How to Build a Wood Slat Wall - Step by Step | The Lake House Project Ep 20
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This week we build a DIY wood slat wall! This video is focused on the detailed breakdown of the project and includes step by step instructions so you can build it yourself! This project was a ton of fun and one of my favorite projects to date! It is not as daunting as it looks, and with some patience, anyone can tackle this DIY project. The wall is built with oak slats that we ripped down on the table saw and I used MDF sheets as a backerboard for the black paint. I hope you enjoy the video!
I love the box around the switch box idea...brilliant and looks slick.
Thanks!!
Great job, well measured and executed. I like the timber trim around the outlet and light switches. Well done!
Thank you very much!
A tip so you are far less likely to have brad nails blowout, is to always hold your nailer perpendicular to the length of the board. In other words, the chisel tip of brad nails will veer to either side of the chisel tip, rather than up and down (due to following the grain of the wood). That is why you want to hold your brad nailer horizontal when nailing vertical boards together. It's better to have the nail veer off on the 8' length of the board, rather than on the 3/4" width of the board.
Thanks for the tip!
Going to do this for the reception of our language school in Brazil. Thank you. I love this!!!
Wonderful!
Thanks for sharing. Putting an MDF under the slats is a brilliant idea that makes nailing much easier.
Thank you! Yes, it allowed me to nail the boards wherever without having to worry about hitting a stud and it paints very well too!
at $53 a sheet it is too painful for me to purchase 3/4" mdf
Great video. All the important information in a quick, concise matter. Walk looks fantastic.
Here is a tip. Cut out a jig block for your spacing, but make it long, 2/3, and give it feet. That way you can lean it against the wall. Then, walk away, put it next to your last stile, place the jig, nail off the next stile, place the jig and walk away. That way you do not have to pick up 3 little blocks off the floor or out of your pocket all the time.
Good idea, appreciate the tip!
Just a tip for caulking. Put some soap and water in spray bottle. after you put caulk spray it and it goes off smooth with no sticking :)
Great tip, but that’s more helpful for silicone caulk. This caulk was acrylic or water-based so a damp finger does the trick!
The surrounds on the light switches and outlet look really good
Rewatching this video over and over again. Going to try this out in my new condo-thank you for this instructional video!!
Haha, that’s awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed the video are able to use it as a guide! Good luck with the project and let me know how it goes!
If using oak for the slats it is best to use stainless steel nails for attaching them to the MDF. The reason is that the tannin in the oak can react with the iron in the nail and cause black streaks on the wood. The more moisture there is around, the more chance of staining (especially if you’re doing this on an external wall).
Great tip! This particular wall is inside and does not get much moisture so I haven't has any black streaks and it's been about a year
Looks great! One small thing could be to leave just a small gap between the slats and the floor to have a moisture barrier between them.
Thank you! And that’s a good thought, thanks for the tip
Congratulations ! You have done a FINE JOB ! And proven once again the adage " Measure twice ( or more if you need ) and cut once. Above all I like very much the way you THINK first. The results are on yourn side. BRAVO.
Thank you for the kind words! Really appreciate the support!
Just an FYI for anyone watching the MDF install. Dont rely on the floor being level, level with the ceiling and use a base to cover the gaps required on the bottom. Follow this step, no panel gaps.
Thing is, I didn’t want to use a base for this project as it ruins the look. Therefore I needed the MDF to be flush with both the ceiling and floor. Best option is this case was to scribe but it’s difficult when you don’t have much room to maneuver the piece.
That clamp on the wood with the glue was deeply satisfying 😄
Agreed! Woodworking can be very satisfying haha!
love the detail around the electrical plates. that turned out great. whole thing looks awesome.
Thank you, really appreciate it!
The slat wall looks nice and the house is even noicer!!
Thank you, really appreciate it!
Sweet, this is a great example of we Im wanting to do in my place. thanks
Perfect! I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful 😁 thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video we be using this in our motel renovation.
Thank you for this video. As an avid DIY'er, you filled in a lot of the how-to gaps for me. I'm actually doing this in a 70's era sunken living room where one wall is 9' and the other is 8' on an angle to the adjacent 9' wall. Should look pretty cool when I'm done!
Thank you, I really appreciate it! I’m glad you found the video helpful and good luck with your project!
Brilliant to add that detail around the outlets!
Agreed! Really happy with the way it turned out!
I also want to make this wall panel,Really a treasure blogger
Go for it!
It gives so much character . Good job
Thank you! Agreed on the character 😁
this came out great, really a joy to watch and happy to hear you'd be switching the outlet and switch plates out because that was the only thing I thought looked off. Taking notes from this one, nice build!
Thank you, I really appreciate it! I posted a video on the new switches too if you want to check it out!
Legrand.....;) @@GoldenKeyDesign
That was clever using the mdf panels behind them. This helped me figure out how to do this for myself.
Thanks you! And perfect - glad I could help!
Thank you for this video. Very, very nice. Beatiful.
Thank you very much!
"The level was calling my name... wanted to be used " was the best dialogue bro. Best wishes ☺️
I knew someone would catch that haha! Thanks for watching!
Get some Lutron Claro satin black outlets and screwless outlet/switchplate covers. Will get rid of the eyesore of the white. Looks really good, nice work.
We ended up going with Buster and Punch black and brass plates! I posted a video on it already and you can see it in this videos thumbnail
Spectacular work! Love that you used oak not plywood. The danish oil against black is also a great choice.
Thank you! Agreed on the oak, danish oil, black combo!
Looks stunning. I always wonder how much it would cost to get someone in.
It's part of the reason I do most of my own work.
Well done. 👍
Thank you so much! I do most of my own work for the same reason haha
The moment when you realise, you live in germany and cant just simply "nail" things on the wall. Cause of stone :D nice vid!
😂 thank you! I think a strong adhesive would be plenty strong as the boards don’t need much to stay upright. Nails are just a nice insurance
I think you spelt - *the rest of the world - wrong!
Construction adhesive to stick and screw (you can screw into concrete) a plywood or MDF backerboard and then nail ....
I didn’t realise Germany or the rest of the world didn’t have MDF for the nailable backer board 😂
@@gerrym4377 Nice…
The same shade wood consol table would look good against that wall with a black vase and white orchids. Finished
That would look fabulous! In our house, this is a hallway as their is a billiards table right across from it so we don’t have room for any other furniture
the thumbnail is perfect
Agreed!!
Perfection! I like the light switch boxes too
Thank you! I really love how it turned out too!
When using caulk, if you caulk forward rather than backward, you don't have to then run your finger over it! On a big job, this saves a lot of time.
Great! Thanks for the tip!
So perfectly and beautifully done. I love it❤️❤️ wish could do my own diy
Thank you so much! And you can! There are a ton of projects that don’t require many tools 😊
I always wanted to do
slat wall for my house. Thank you for the video. Love how it turns out so much!!! Amazing job!!!
Thank you so much 😊 Good luck with your project!
When that slat covered the gap, I could breathe again. Great Job!
I felt the same way 😂 Thank you!
Love your work it’s amazing, I have a recommendation. I think you show get affiliate links and add the supplies that you used for all your projects it would help a lot.
Thank you!! And did you check the description? All the links are there haha
never seen someone resort to pushing out an overhead squat to express joy... but congrats on a great job!
I love a good workout 🏋️♀️ 😂
My favorite video so far, love the look of this
Damn, this wall looks absolutely stunning! Great job!
Thank you, appreciate it!
That would look amazing surrounding a Samsung frame tv!
🤔🤔🤔🤔
Agreed, that would look really nice!
Love the design, the one thing I see as a maintenance problem is the space between the slats at the floor level; the debris, dog hair, dust accumulation.
Thank you! After a year of having it installed, I can tell you it has not been an issue. Because the depth of the slats are so shallow, a broom easily cleans in between them. I think it was worth it to not have a baseboard trim
Great job well done it looks professional!!! Enjoy
Thank you!
Crushed the spacing, and covering that gap was poetry.
I'm about to attempt vertical wood slats as a staircase partition and came across your video and channel. Subscribed!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Good luck with your build and thanks for the subscription!
that light switch trim is brutal!!!!!
Did you watch the whole video? I explain that I am switching it out for a black and brass Buster & Punch switch along with the outlet. It’s the next video in this series 😁
I used walnut colour stained pine and it's warmer than the yellow oak
Got it, thanks!
I'm convinced these wood slot walls are going to be the shag carpets of the 2020s
I believe if done right, these wall designs are timeless, but to each his own
KEEP that sawdust... make firestarters for your grill or pit.
Good idea!
This is so crazy...
I am getting ready to buy a smoker (commercial) to do Beef Jerky... I just found out a few minutes ago... they make a Smoker that uses SAWDUST... OAK is the best for Bar-B-Que smoker... and your leftover OAK sawdust is GOLD... There has got to be away to make a solid brick to put in a pan... to smoke beef in a grill ...
We must look it up on TH-cam...
All the answers are on TH-cam... LOL
@@judichristopher4604 how cool!!
Beautiful finish.
Thank you so much!
Great work man. Love the attention to detail. That nail popping out made me a little sad for you haha! Top job
Thank you so much! I was really frustrated too, but all turned out okay
Gorgeous work. I even think you don't need to do stairs' side: contrast is popping. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
Thank you, really appreciate the support!
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Just stumbled onto your video and loving this!
Gotta hook a shopvac up to that saw, I think mine hooks right up to it with no adapter even.
Thanks! And yes, dust collection is on my to do list. It’s just a very long list haha
Really good piece of handwork.
Thank you, really appreciate it!
Nice job. really like how it turned out.
Doggie was a faithful helper
She’s our foreman 😂 makes sure we all stay in line
Very nice!! Love it! Grts from 🇧🇪 Belgium
Thank you so much!
Painter's tape, pro tip. No need to be careful to mess up other painted areas.
I appreciate the tip but I’m not a huge fan of painters tape. Usually bleeds through - especially black on white. And it takes longer to set up than if I do it free hand
looks amazing ..! definitely on my list as a project!
Go for it!
If you mix some of the saw dust with your glue you will get a colour matched filler for you timber
Yep! Great tip
5 star job. Looks fabulous. I did learn a couple things. My job requires a checklist for everything. After a lifetime of living like that utilize checklist for everything at home Your checklist is missing items. The last thing that I want to do is stop and start your video to make a checklist of materials and dimensions. Also, all tools needed plus hardware I see this with a lot of your videos.
Thank you!
Could have gotten the same effect with stripped paint!😅
Amazing video
Not the same haha!
Hey I’m late to the party but I really enjoy your videos man
Welcome! And thank you, really appreciate it 😊
Turned out really nice!!!
Thank you!
I think it looks awesome! :D I am very exited to to something like that, its very popular these days.
Thank you!
@@GoldenKeyDesign I just channel and I love it!
This looks freaking amazing!!
Thank you so much!
looks really nice
Thank you!
awesome work! love it!
Thank you!!
Wow, that looks fantastic!
Thank you!
beautifully done
Thank you! Appreciate it!
Beautiful result!
Thank you!!
I surely want to do something like that if I ever get to own a place (I'll go with woodgrain on woodgrain, though, maybe two tones or just retro single wood style, but with a similar pattern from yours). Happy TH-cam algorithm suggested me this video. @@GoldenKeyDesign
Set up a datum line , then measure off that ,top and bottom, with the modals of the sheets
Good idea!
Would have been great to just relocate the light switches and outlet around the corner near the stairs and have the full wall completely covered, looks good though.
I thought about it, but it would have been quite the challenge and probably not possible given there are four separate switches going to different parts of the house. I actually like the switches there though
Nice looking accent wall. I'm going to do the same thing on a wall I have. I know you used a but joint on the two boxes you made for the outlet and light switch. I wondered if you didn't consider doing 45 degree cuts on those. That's probably a little over the top, but I wondered.
I so wish I hadn't used that track lolz - great vid!
Thanks!
Clean looking Job. Well Done
Thank you, appreciate it!
Good choice on the oak
Thank you, I really like the color with the black too!
BEAUTIFUL
Thank you! 😊
good job, dude. thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
You explain perfectly, very thorough.
Thank you so much! Really appreciate the feedback 😊 hope you enjoyed the video!
Paint your plug in black, it’s better. Well done for the wall.
Thanks! As I mentioned in the video, I switched them out for Buster + Punch Black and Brass Switches! I made a video about it shortly after posting this one 😁
going to make this of my back side of bed instead choosing on wpc panel
Nice! Good luck with the project!
Fantastic job and a great video. Thanks!
Thank you, much appreciated!
Congratulations
An excellent job !
Thank you, really appreciate it!
@@GoldenKeyDesign 👍🇷🇴
Great job, I have a customer wanting this done now. I think with the price of oak here it would be about $40,000 for a 10 ft wide wall! lol
Thanks! And yeah, that's probably a little low on the estimate haha!
That’s a lit!!!
Thank you 🔥
I did this around my front door outside wall, and it came out awesome! ALSO: I went with horizontal instead of vertical slats. Something different and totally pops!
That sounds awesome! It’s a simple design but can be modified in a lot of unique ways!
do you have any photos of the horizontal?
Horizontal indoors? Eeek… dust!
@@timmytwister6397 outdoors
Change out switched and recps to be black, would look way cooler!
Check out the end of the video. I discuss how I plan to do that but the parts were still en route. I posted a video after this one showing the install. You can also see it in this video’s thumbnail
Fabulous work! I do wish the light switches and outlet would be dark though. They draw too much attention to my eye. But the wall looks 👌
We switched them out for black and brass switches! I covered the install in another video I posted a few weeks back
Awesome job sir. Real pro finish you got well done👌 I’m looking to do something similar it’s an exciting little project take care.
Thank you! Good luck with your build! Hopefully this video was helpful for you 😁
Look awesome! Well done!
Thank you!
Planning to do something similar but to ceiling. Also my plan was to turn the slat other way around (so that it gives more depth effect), but it will maybe 3x the need of the wood. I was hoping to constructing the sheets on ground and then connecting it as whole, but if there are any inconsistencies you are likely to see the gaps in big ceiling :(
That will look awesome! I think pre-assembling is a good idea as long as you can line them up nicely on the ceiling. And yeah definitely more wood cost but maybe find something less expensive than oak
Fantastic job
Thank you!
Beautiful
Thank you so much!!
Good video. I admire the people who work carpentry, my father and I made 95% of the theaters in Venezuela, everything related to wood, we made the Teresa Carreño Theater, a world-renowned work, the Altamira Synagogue in Caracas, world-renowned 11 awards international as the best Synagogue there is only the one in New York because it is from that place, there are small mistakes that sometimes should not be made the MDF on the wall there was an error for not measuring in the two corners because the floor always has a unevenness and it was not taken into account that is why it did not come out square, second point when I cut an MDF or any long wood with a circular saw I must have a guide because I have a very long distance and worse even being at night mistakes that should not be made in the carpentry but above all congratulations
Thanks for the feedback, appreciate your support!
Looks great
Thank you 😊
using mdf is somewhat dangerous considering fire issues.
Also, the wall not fitting, is exactly why gypsum boards is used, u install with imperfection an cover up afterwards.
Appreciate the feedback, but the whole point of using the MDF was so I could nail the slats anywhere without worrying about hitting a stud. Gypsum wouldn't achieve that
This is beautiful 👏
Thank you!