How to Install Vertical Shiplap

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Looking for a fun twist on a classic wall treatment? Try hanging your shiplap vertically instead of horizontally. Here are some tips on how to do it.

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How to Install Vertical Shiplap

Looking for a fun twist on a classic wall treatment? Try hanging your shiplap vertically instead of horizontally. Here are some tips on how to do it.

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER

1

1

Use full boards

Use full boards

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2

angle the nails

angle the nails

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3

nail the lip

nail the lip

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4

measure first!

measure first!

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finishing work

finishing work

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