Wall Paneling Archives

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

Pantry Closet Paneling

Day #208

Sunday, March 14, 2921 – This morning I framed up the pantry closet door header. After the header framing I finished up the exterior pantry closet paneling.

Next I framed the drop header at the beam. This drop header framing will carry the paneling that will cover the breakfast bar light fixture boxes. With the paneling completed we are ready for the “Worm” wood trim across the bottom of the beam.

Paneling over drop header framing at beam.

Last but not least I plugged up the old kitchen sink drain hole that passes through the floor.

On the way home this evening as we got closer to Dillsburg we learned that there was a large forest fire on South Mountain above our development. Sure enough as we got closer we could smell the smoke and eventually see the smoke and the fire. We had to take County Line Road back to the house.

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

Kitchen Paneling Continued

Day #204

February 27, 2021 – Stopped at Sheetz in Duncannon for a hot coffee on the drive to the cottage. Today’s plan is to continue the kitchen paneling installation. Really, the only wall that needs to be covered is the end wall. It should be pretty easy to complete.

I continued the paneling installation on the left side of the kitchen end wall next to the window and I moved right towards the refrigerator space.

It’s pretty crowded in the kitchen. Two ladders, a bunch of base cabinets, tools, shop vac, materials and compressor hoses. Yikes!

Again, I left off the paneling above the base cabinets to allow for the installation of a ceramic tile backsplash. The paneling behind the refrigerator went all the way to the floor. There will be no ceramic tile in this area.

As the kitchen paneling continued Robrandi came back through and patched the nail holes getting ready for the final coat of paint.

At the end of the day I had the paneling installed on the end wall of the kitchen. Hoo raw! This pretty much finishes up the shiplap paneling in the kitchen. We cleaned everything up to take these photographs. I can’t wait to cook something in the room.

Tomorrow my plan is the begin the installation of 1/4″ Hardie Backer Board in the space above the base cabinets. Lowe’s in Lewistown has a good stock of this backerboard so I don’t have to run all over the state to find it.

Kitchen Paneling Continued…..done!

December 13, 2023December 14, 2023

Barn Siding Installation Continued

Day #203

February 24, 2021 – I made a trip to Lowe’s in Mechanicsburg to pick up a load of pine barn siding and Shiplap paneling and then it was off to the cottage. Today I will continue the barn siding installation in the kitchen. I hope to complete this ceiling work today.

When I got to the cottage I saw a strange set of prints in the snow. I don’t know if it was a rabbit or what. I made a mental note to see if I could figure it out later.

Snow Tracks — Strange tracks in the snow.

To complete the barn siding on the ceiling in the kitchen I had to first relocate the temporary electric wires. I cut them loose from the ceiling joists and re-attached them to the top of the pantry and utility closet (Chokey). I bridged this space with a piece of furring strip.

Temporary Electric & Barn Siding Installation — Temporary electric wires attached to ceiling joists.

Barn Siding & Re-located Electric — Temporary electric wires re-located.

With the electrical wires re-located the barn siding installation continued and I quickly reached the peak of the ceiling.

Barn siding installed to the kitchen ceiling peak.

Here are a couple photographs of the completed barn siding installation at the kitchen ceiling. I will install a center beam to cover and finish off the openings at the peak. We are going to purchase some reclaimed “Worm Wood” for this beam.

The cottage and the river are beautiful in the winter especially with a nice covering of snow.

Later in the afternoon I walked down to the Boob Tree to see how Karen, With the Good Arm was making out. She was all snug in her Boob Tree cavity just like we left her. I hope she keeps a good eye open for high water in the Spring.

December 13, 2023December 14, 2023

Kitchen Paneling Installation

Day #202

February 20,2021 – Just down to the cottage for the day. It’s still cold and snow covered. I worked in the kitchen on the white shiplap paneling installation. I reported before that the paneling we are using is by Murdesign. It is their Shiplap/Orleans style. Like all the materials during the pandemic, I had to go to two or three different stores to get what I needed.

Cold and snow coverd. — Cold and snow covered.

I set up my saw horses in the center of the kitchen and proceeded with the paneling installation clockwise around the room. The gable end above the future breakfast counter is complete.

Between each panel cut I fired up the shop vac to try and keep the sawdust to a minimum.

The kitchen panel installation went pretty smoothly. Above the base cabinets I left out the paneling. This area will be covered with Durock Cement Board or Hardie Backer Board in preparation for a ceramic tile backsplash.

I paneled the outside of the pantry and part of the utility closet (Chokey). The electric panel / service will be relocated out of the pantry in the future. I will install paneling and shelving inside the pantry and then a Bi-Fold door to finish off.

At the end of the day I cleaned up the kitchen paneling debris and set the cabinets back in place. Once again, it looks awesome! The end wall in the kitchen looks naked but it too will be covered with the same white shiplap paneling.

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Wall Paneling Delivery

Day #198

February 8, 2021 – Just a quick down and back trip for a wall paneling delivery. Its a product by Mur Designs that we purchased at Lowes in various locations. Depending upon their stock it was either Lewistown, Mechanicsburg or Carlisle. For this order Lowe’s Mechanicsburg had one (1) sheet in stock, Carlisle had twenty (20) sheets and Lewistown had none. Carlisle it was.

I dropped of the wall paneling at the cottage. The lane was partially snow covered and the temperature was a balmy 21° F. I’m glad I wasn’t staying.

Leaving the cottage I headed to the Lewistown Lowes and placed the order for our kitchen cabinets. I spent Super Bowl Sunday finalizing the design and layout so that I could place the order. Done. Now we begin the waiting period.

Back at home we had Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms for dinner.

October 19, 2021December 13, 2023

Wall Paneling in the Living Room.

Day #180 & Day #181

November 7th & 8th, 2020 – We are almost ready for the lay in ceiling installation in the living room. My brother Dave came down last night to make a list of the materials that we need. The focus for this weekend is to finish installing sound batt insulation and wall paneling in the Living Room. Once this is done we will be able to install the ceiling system.

The gallery above shows the progression through the Living Room. The wall paneling installation went pretty smoothly, and by the end of the day, on Sunday, it was complete. The hardest part was moving the miscellaneous tools, bins, tables and chairs around the work area.

With the paneling finished I can now install the floor base, corner molding and window trim. More importantly, we are now ready for the acoustical ceiling system. I have Dave set up for next weekend. It’s going to look nice!

October 16, 2021December 13, 2023

Wall Tile Installation Begins.

Day #175

October 18, 2020 – There is a lot happening today. I am installing more wall paneling, taping and applying thinset mortar to the cement board joints and starting the wall tile installation. Before I got started I had a cup of coffee at the lookout. It’s a foggy morning on the Juniata.

First up. I had one full sheet of the shiplap paneling left so I took down the tv, installed the paneling and then re-installed the tv. This gets it out of the way. My painter should have no problems painting around the bracket.

Multi-tasking 01 — Paneling behind the tv. Power outlets and switches.

Paneling 06 — Tv re-installed. Switch and outlet cover plates on.

Wall Tile

Next up was the wall tile installation. Since none of the floors in the cottage are level I have to use wood shims to block up both the paneling and the wall tile. This helps to insure that I get plumb paneling joints and level wall tile. It’s a pain in the ass but a necessity.

The cement board I choose is Hardy Backer Board. I used 1/4″ to help reduce the weight of the installation.

I have a QEP 24 inch Slimline 30 manual tile cutter. It’s a great cutter but the wall tile that we choose mimics horizontal stone. The tile does not have a smooth level face. Each of the “stones” are a different thickness. I learned pretty quickly the I would not be able to use the manual cutter on this tile. On row two I broke a piece cutting it. Rather than continue, risking more breakage, I decided to stop and come back later with a “wet saw”. It’s the best way to cut this sort of tile.

For the curious, the blue painters tape on the floor marks the proposed wood stove location.

July 14, 2021December 13, 2023

Septic Tank Risers Installed on the Tank

Day #171

October 3, 2020 – Well, I will no longer have to dig up the septic tank when we need to have it pumped. Today the Riddle’s installed two septic tank risers over the ports in the septic tank.

When they removed the tarps that I had covering the tank they discovered a big black snake. After it was shooed the riser installation proceeded.

Septic Tank Risers 01

Septic Tank Risers 02

While the risers were being install I re-paneled the interior of the closet bump out. Corner trim will finish this up nicely.

Closet Paneling 01

Closet Paneling 02

July 12, 2021December 13, 2023

Accent Wall Continued and New Refrigerator

Day #169

October 1, 2020 – In the morning I continued work on the accent wall. This includes installation of the sound batt insulation followed by the cement board. I am using 1/4″ Hardy Backer Board to try and keep the additional weight load to a minimum.

Just waiting on the refrigerator delivery.

Accent Wall 01

Sound batt insulation is complete in the accent wall.

Accent Wall 02

Photo above, completing the cement board on the accent wall.

Later in the morning the Lowe’s delivery guys showed up with the new refrigerator. I already took the old maggot smelling refrigerator out onto the porch. All they had to do was bring in the new fridge and take away the old one. Simple, right? I even built a ramp up and over the door sill. Much to my surprise they used some heavy shoulder straps to simply carry it in. No need for the ramp. Ah well.

Maggot Smelling Refrigerator 01 — Old maggot smelling refrigerator ready to be removed.

New Refrigerator 01 — Bright and shiny new refrigerator.

Accent Wall 03

After the refrigerator delivery I was able to complete the sound batt insulation and cement board on the accent wall. Next I will tape the joints and apply a thin coat of thinset mortar. When this dries I will be ready for the tile.

Accent Wall 04 — Accent wall closed in and ready for taping and thinset.

July 8, 2021December 13, 2023

Fire Resistant Accent Wall Preparation

Day #168

September 30, 2020 – I didn’t get back down to the cottage until late in the day, but I was able to start the work on the fire resistant accent wall. Our new Quadra Fire wood stove and hearth pad will sit in front of this wall when it is complete.

The installation of sound batt insulation is progressing and the cement backer board will follow. We have a nice tile picked out for the accent wall but you have to wait for a later post to see that.

I have the wood stove and hearth pad in the back of the truck. Later on in the week I am going to rent a pallet jack and off load them onto the porch. I hope to place them close to the front door. I can get the pallet jack at Penn Equipment Company up in Burnham. They are only a short drive away.

As a bonus Lowe’s of Lewistown is scheduled to deliver out new “counter depth” refrigerator tomorrow. They will be taking the old maggot smelling refrigerator with them when they leave. Oh happy day! All I have to do is remove the sliding glass panel from the front door and everything should pass right through. Until then I’ll continue work on the fire resistant accent wall. Cheers….