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Need easy instructions on how to create such a feature wall with minimum tools.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Nuzuma. It's marvelous to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about adding wainscotting to a wall.
You might like to have a look at some of the previous wainscotting projects our member have contributed. That will give you a good understanding of what's involved and the types of tools you'll need. Also, check out 12 feature walls with wainscotting for inspiration.
To create a feature wall using picture frame moulding, start by gathering your materials, which include picture frame moulding, a mitre saw (or hand saw with a mitre box), a nail gun or hammer, a level and measuring tape.
First, measure the wall area you want to enhance and cut the moulding pieces at 45-degree angles to ensure a clean fit at the corners. Next, lightly mark the wall to indicate where the frames will go and use a level for accuracy.
To maintain a consistent height for your frames, place a spacer on the skirting, positioning the bottom piece of the moulding on top. Secure this piece to the wall using your nail gun or hammer. Following this, attach the vertical side pieces, ensuring they fit snugly into the corners and are level before nailing them down. Finally, install the top piece, checking for level alignment. If there are any gaps at the corners, you can fill them later with wood filler or gap filler for a polished finish.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hello @Nuzuma
Technically you can use glue and nails together. The purpose of the nails is to hold the timber mould in place while the glue cures. Some members have used tape, but the danger with tape is that if it comes loose during the curing period the timber mould might slip or bow. I suggest using the nails even if it is just at the top and bottom of the timber moulding. Once the adhesive curers it will be very strong.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Your best bet would be to hire a Brad nail gun for the day and use a 50mm nail @Nuzuma. Doing this by hand with a hammer would be quite tedious, and the moulding will be prone to splitting due to the thickness of the nails you'll be forced to use.
Mitchell
