Bedroom makeover using VJ panels

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Brightly painted VJ panelling used in a child's bedroom makeover.

• The project
• Tools and materials
• Steps
• Before and after
• More inspiration for your bedroom makeover

The project

Bedroom makeover for my daughter using Easycraft VJ panelling and picture railing.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Easycraft wall lining
  
  
• Dulux Wash & Wear interior paint.

Tools used in the project:

• Plunge saw
  
  
• Gorilla wood glue
  
  
• Nail gun
  
  
• Synthetic paint brush
  
  
• Roller kit
  
  
• Painters tape.

Steps

Step 1

Measure and cut panelling to size using your track saw. 

Step 2

Place panelling on wall, connect the panels using the Gorilla glue at the joins. The panelling will click into each other. 

Step 3

Once all panelling is on the wall secure with nails. 

 

Step 4

Punch in nails using a nail punch and fill with putty. Once dried, sand back in preparation to paint. 

Step 5

Tape up wall for painting.  

Step 6

Use a cutting in brush to cut in and paint the grooves.

 

Step 7

While the paint is still wet complete the area with a roller. 

Step 8

Place skirting and picture railing on, punch and putty the nails and paint your desired colour. 

Before and after

 

More inspiration for your bedroom makeover

Workshop member MEalson completed a bedroom renovation with a VJ panelled alcove featuring built-in reading lamps and a floating timber shelf.

Community member sammilne took just one day to complete her bedroom makeover using VJ panels.

Check out our Top 10 most popular VJ panelling projects and 3 ways to create a feature wall for more great ideas.