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Different types of shiplap siding to paint.
White dove by benjamin moore in eggshell as far as what sheen of paint to use on shiplap i prefer a matte or eggshell sheen as they are not as shiny as satin and semi gloss.
Photograph by justine hand.
With a new installation of the plywood plank shiplap we recommend painting the wall behind the shiplap first and then the seams as you install the planks see this post for more details.
You may also leave the wood as is for a natural rustic finish.
Eased edge v groove shiplap.
I would discuss with the home improvement store helper as to what type of paint and roller you should use helpful.
This overlap creates a small v groove between the boards.
Shiplap adds warmth to a bath in a cottage reborn in coastal maine.
It is the one thing that everyone questions.
This step varies in importance depending on which kind of shiplap you are installing.
If you choose to paint yours paint with care to be sure the paint doesn t fill in the gaps.
How to paint shiplap cracks or grooves.
I would definitely roll it and the paint type depends on where you are using the shiplap.
These wooden panels are easy to install create an effective seal and are an increasingly popular style choice for the inside of homes from modern to rustic.
Similar to square edge shiplap boards eased edge boards feature a slanted rabbeted edge that allows the boards to overlap.
The hardest part about painting shiplap wood is getting in between the boards.
If you know anything about me you know i m from the midwest well chicagoland to be more precise.
Each method below has different options for painting the shiplap cracks.
Finally let s get into the 4 different methods of shiplap painting.
The charm of shiplap comes from the visible gap between the boards.
And if you know anything about the people from chicagoland you know that about 90 of people from that area either have a cabin in wisconsin or know someone that does.
Paint the wall the color you plan to paint the shiplap.
Shiplap refers to a special type of inter locking board similar to tongue and groove but with a tighter overlapping fit.
Can be installed in almost any room in the house or outdoors.
If you are doing the faux planks like we did here then you will see the wall between every board and painting it beforehand is so much easier then painting it afterward.
These are my top two favorite white shiplap paint colors and i think they look great in many different spaces.
View our charred wood shiplap to see all the color options.
The key to getting a quality paint job on your shiplap is to get the cracks or grooves covered well.