How to Install Beaded Wainscoting

Step-by-step instructions for installing this beautiful tongue-and-groove wainscot right over your existing drywall or plaster.

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Required Tools for this Project

Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.

    • Hammer
    • Miter saw
    • Circular saw
    • Stud finder
    • Caulk gun
    • 4-in-1 screwdriver
    • Belt sander
    • Block plane
    • Drill/driver, cordless
    • Chalk line
    • Level
    • Jigsaw
    • Hot melt glue gun
    • One-handed bar clamps
    • Pry bar
    • Non-contact voltage tester
    • Table saw

Finish nail gun, 4-ft. Speed square, 12-in.

Required Materials for this Project

Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.

    • Paneling material (See Fig. A)
    • Construction adhesive
    • Screws, 2-in.
    • Finish nails, 1-1/2-in., 2-in. and 2-1/2-in.

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