Board and batten · Wall preparation
Board and Batten on Textured Walls: Do You Need Backing?
Compare visible texture, a smoother wall and backing before choosing the finish and checking added depth.
Read the guide →The Pencil & Oak guides
A better wall starts
with a clearer plan.
Practical guidance for decorative wall paneling and trim. Start with the measurements, understand your choices, then work out the details.
Board and batten · Baseboards
Board and Batten With Existing Baseboards: Choose the Right Transition
Compare direct junctions, transition molding and tapered ends before deciding whether to keep your existing baseboards.
Read the guide →Planning the next guides
From measuring to making.
These are proposed topics for review, rather than published articles.
Design & spacing
Choosing spacing that suits your wall
Clear gaps, strip counts, paneling height and what to do when an evenly spaced strip meets a fixture.
Materials & installation
Turning your layout into a cutting plan
Placement marks, finished piece lengths and the difference between a cutting list and the stock you buy.