A board and batten wall panel in the entryway or mudroom can add tons of storage and beauty, as well as durability.
Here’s how you can make this happen without a home remodel hassle: Build it first in the garage or outdoors, and install it as a completed panel.
Before
Pre-Built Panel in Garage
Quickly Installed on the Wall in Entryway
Build Video of Me Building This
I did a VERY quick video showing how I built this project, for those of you who like to see a project come together on video. Please take a moment to watch:
Tutorial for Entryway or Mudroom Board Batten Panel
This project is designed for you to make it your own for your space. Here’s how I built it, and some tips to consider.
Planning
Before starting this project, measure the space. Measure out any electrical or obstacles.
- Avoid placing a 1×3 over an outlet, so on install, all you have to do is cut the 1/4″ plywood out with a jigsaw around the outleet, and not the 1×3.
- Consider plywood runs in 4×8 sheets – if you go taller than 48″, you’ll need to run the plywood vertical. You’ll want to splice different plywood sheets behind 1x3s.
- Smooth walls – if your walls are smooth, you may not need the 1/4″ plywood on the back. My walls are textured, so I opted for the plywood panel at the back.
