I appreciated the help I got last time, so here goes again.
I am going to hang Wainscoting up over a beat up plaster wall in a kitchen. I was planning on painting front and back before hanging to minimize shrinking and expansion since the wood will be on an exterior wall and next to a radiator.
What is the best way to hang it on the wall? Do you nail/staple? (Use the pneumatic tools?) Will construction adhesive help keep everything in place, or is it over kill? Some recommend just using the molding to keep in place ( I didn’t like that advice)
Where is the best place to get it? Home depot wants about $3 a linear foot for flimsy pine.. is there a better place to get these products…. looking especially in RI.
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Hi DYI. I make wainscoting, but don't install much of it myself. Painting will not stop wood shrinkage. That's why I do mostly raised panel systems. They are made to accommodate wood movement. Older houses I've seen have very few nails in their T&G boards. Mostly held in place by the shoe and rail. Sorry you didn't like that advice. It's time proven and quicker with no nailers to install.
I am always open to listen to others. (I just do not trust what of the hardware store says.)
Does that mean you let the pieces of panelling just float in the rail? Does that not allow warping to occur in the middle of the pieces? (Bow away from the wall)
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Oh, I missed your point.
Yes, if you are using inappropriate stock, either a reactive species or simply too wet, it may be best to glue it down. And use screws too.
Helen
If you have a few extra inches (and bucks), consider putting up 1/2" minimum plywood (not OSB, too unstable) under your wainscoting. Squirt some con-ad on the back, and screw it through to the studs. Now you'll have a stable substrate to hold your wainscoting.