Shiplap On Concrete Wall
If you have to install electrical outlets of course it s easy before the planking.
Shiplap on concrete wall. You would need to fir the wall out with 1x2 firing strips. We used 1 4 inch thick plywood. If two boards meet at the same stud place the first piece halfway onto the stud and nail. Furring strips to length and quantity.
On mar 24 2020. How to install shiplap over a concrete wall. Framing out the wall 16 on center. Give your walls a once over with a duster or cloth every once in a while to be sure they stay dust free.
Start the next piece on the. We ripped our own and spaced ours at one every foot. If the wall is fairly straight you can use construction adhesive and install 1x2 s. Repeat until wall is complete.
Cut and place boards to stagger cut ends from row to row. Then mount whatever you want. Shiplap refers to a special type of inter locking board similar to tongue and groove but with a tighter overlapping fit. Then nail the ship lap to the firing strips.
We used 1 x 2 size. Ram set power loads brad nailer nails 3 4 in. What you will need. If you install shiplap horizontally be aware that the small gaps that give shiplap its charm are also perfect little spaces for dust to collect.