How to Install a DIY Slat Wall
This project was really easy and affordable. Best of all, it makes a HUGE impact in our colorful mudroom! ** The full blog post for this project can be viewed at https://designertrapped.com/easy-diy-...
How to Install a DIY Slat Wall
Materials needed (contains my affiliate links):
3/8″ square wood dowels (the 4 foot lengths I purchased can be found here: https://amzn.to/3q4KSTB). I used 47 pieces for this area.
Wood Glue
Compound miter saw (or you can have someone cut them at the hardware store for you if you don't have a saw–you could also use a hand saw and miter box like this one: https://amzn.to/2EY8DFP)
Finishing nailer (or you can use a hammer and small finishing nails–I used 16 gauge 1 1/2″ finishing nails)
Paint in colors of your choice. I used Bee, Swimming, Oleander and Quite Coral by Sherwin-Williams as well as Coral Crush in this brand to paint the wood dowels. If you are curious, I used this paint in Seaside to paint the entire mudroom built-in: https://amzn.to/3pZBMHP.
Spackle
Sandpaper
Steps:
1) Start by cutting all of your wood dowels to length. I set up a simple jig once I determined the correct length so that I could cut 4 at a time without measuring each time. It moved pretty quickly. Use sandpaper to clean up and rough edges caused by your cuts.
2) Paint 3 sides of each wood dowel in whatever colors you like. I used Bee, Swimming, Oleander and Quite Coral by Sherwin-Williams as well as Coral Crush by General Finishes to paint the wood dowels. (If you are curious, I used this paint in Seaside to paint the entire mudroom built-in: https://amzn.to/3pZBMHP).
3) Once the paint has dried, run a small bead of DAP Weldwood Original Wood Glue on the unpainted side of each dowel. Then attach it to your wall by placing a finishing nail at the top, middle and bottom. If your wood isn't perfectly straight, you may need a few additional nails to hold it in a perfectly straight position. Because I was placing my dowels over beadboard, I used the beads in the wood to dictate my spacing. If you are installing this treatment on a flat wall, decide on your placement and use a piece of scrap wood cut to the size of your desired spacing to ensure even spacing.
4) Repeat until you are finished! Then use DAP Fast N' Final Lightweight Spackling to fill any nail holes. It's my favorite spackling to use because it dries quickly and it allows you to patch and prime all in one step. You can read some of my spackling tips in this post. Allow to dry then sand and touch-up paint as needed.
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