Barn Board Paneling Is A Winner

Recycled boards have surged in the last couple of decades but it seems to be slowing. They’ve seen use on walls, wainscoting, trims, and ceilings. They look authentic and add a vintage touch to rooms but many people have found they have some undesirable drawbacks.

Modern barn board paneling has taken off as the old boards lose some luster with the public. If you are interested in this look for one or more rooms in your house, you should consider what new barn boards have to offer.

How Modern Barn Board Paneling Is Made

Faux barn board paneling made from red pine provides the look of old barn wood siding that has been weathered by the elements over time. It is manufactured with a unique process that simulates both smooth and textured wood. It carries these advantages over recycled wood:

• No moldy smells
• No bugs or worms
• No cupped boards
• No nail pulling,
• No sorting boards
• Virtually no waste

This barn board paneling is clean, neat, and ready to install. Just put it in place and nail it! This product is a green-wood building product that is renewable and recyclable. It is available in 6” and 8” widths, properly kiln-dried, and covered with a water-base low VOC finish that is safe. The rustic patina on the surface looks charming in a variety of stain colors that give it character.

Walls Are The Ideal Barn Board Paneling Display

Traditional walls have the same material and color scheme running from the floor to the ceiling. Barn board provides the same arrangement with many variations available. With some alterations, it can be placed over existing drywall. You can keep a simple pattern going from room to room or create a unique layout, such as:

• Horizontal layouts are the easiest to install by nailing to the wall framing
• Vertical patterns are easy to install with horizontal blocks in the framing for securing
• Diagonal layouts mounted at a 45-degree angle look terrific
• Chevron patterns can be arranged in different shapes for aesthetic effect
• Herringbone layouts are eye-catching but more involved to install
• Your design will make the pattern unique

Remember: Our barn board paneling is already professionally stained so you don’t have to.

“Modern barn board paneling has taken off as the old boards lose some luster with the public.”

Use Paneling For Wainscoting And Accent Walls

Some wall variations that may interest you include wainscoting and accent walls. They help break up uninteresting walls such as painted drywall or other materials. Here are some ideas:

• Wainscoting consists of installing barn board from the floor level up 32” to 48” on the wall. It can be mounted vertically, horizontally, or diagonally when properly secured to the wall framing. The top edge is covered with an attractive chair rail molding that gives a finished look.

• Accent Walls may occupy one or two walls in a room that are different from the others. They may consist of a combination of wood, stone, drywall, or other materials. They are decorated in special ways to make them stand out. Use your imagination to create something that expresses your décor and personality ideas.

Barn Board Paneling For Ceilings

If you are looking for something different in ceilings, use color barn board for one or more room ceilings. This application is expressive and may be ideal for rooms such as exercise, theater, child’s playroom, workshop, hobby, or an office. Use corresponding color trim where it touches the walls.

Barn board paneling for ceilings can be installed directly on ceiling joists with or without insulation above them. Insulation helps reduce noise coming from a second floor above. Installation goes fast because the boards are already finished from the factory.                                 

Barn boards can also be placed directly over existing drywall and nailed in place. A few easy modifications with ceiling trim, light fixtures, and alarms are all that are necessary. The boards look great when all are the same width or paired with different widths.

Other Uses For Barn Board Ceilings

These beautiful barn boards are versatile and have many uses other than walls and ceilings. Homeowners and business owners use them for these applications:

Barn board paneling is ¾” thick pine wood, sturdy, and stable for all the applications we have covered. It adds color, variety, and character in your room choices. Its tongue and groove with end-matching construction makes for fast and easy installation. This unique material is virtually a “no-waste” product you will appreciate.

Resources And References:

• Wood Wall Patterns
• Accent Walls