How to Create a Wood Trim Mountain Accent Wall
Transform your space with a trim mountain accent wall. Learn how to create graphic peaks and valleys for an elevated look to any room.
Yield: 1
Cost: 100
Materials
- 12 pieces of 1" x 1/4" birch trim - 6ft lengths were $8 at Home Depot
- Fine grit sanding paper
- Finishing nails
- Ryobi brad nailer - this is the one I have
- Level
- Painters Tape
- Mitre saw or hand saw
- Stud Finder
- Wood Filler
- Varathane
- Paint Brush
Instructions
- Prep the trim with varathane to seal.
- Sand the trim and reapply sealer if needed.
- Use painters tape to map out the mountains on the wall.
- Start with the longest horizontal line. Make sure to use a level to get the first horizontal piece just right.
- Measure and cut the trim to length.
- Use a stud finder to find the studs and use a finish nailer to nail the trim into them.
- Continue with each section of trim, cutting with a mitre saw to create 45 degree angles where needed.
- Fill the nail holes with wood filler.
- Seal with varathane.