Shiplap paneling can add instant character, texture, rusticity and a focal point to any room in your house. It’s affordable and easy to install with just a few basic tools — a saw, level, stud finder, hammer and nails.

How hard is it to install shiplap?

Shiplap paneling can add instant character, texture, rusticity and a focal point to any room in your house. It’s affordable and easy to install with just a few basic tools — a saw, level, stud finder, hammer and nails.

What should I put behind shiplap?

Shiplap can go on top of insulation and, because they didn’t have drywall, it was easy to find the studs to secure the shiplap. If they did have drywall, they would’ve needed to find and locate their studs. See the before and after shiplap photos below.