Installation Guide

Dakota Rustic Collection

Installation Instructions

Figuring # of bundles needed

Using a tape measure, measure the height and width in inches of the area you want to cover.

Multiply the height and width together then divide that number by 144 to get your square feet

to be covered. Multiply the total by 1.10 to account for the waste from cutting boards to size.

Take the total square feet and divide by square footage on the package to get number of

packages you will need for your project.

Prepare the Surface

The surface must be clean, dry, flat and structurally sound. You may want to cover the wall with

a dark color to prevent seams from sticking out. Outlets should not be covered up.

Choose a Pattern You Like

The most common patterns include diagonal, staggered horizontally or vertically and

herringbone.

Locate Supporting Studs

For best results, a combination of high quality industrial adhesive and finish nails is

recommended. Use a stud finder to locate supporting studs and mark location of studs.

Create a Starting Line

No matter which pattern you install, a starting line must be determined. For horizontal wall

board installations, start at the top or bottom of the installation. For vertical installations, Draw

the starting line at the left or right edge of the installation. For herringbone or diagonal

installation, start in any corner. Use a level to insure a proper finished look.

Start the pattern

First apply construction adhesive to the back of a board. Place the board on the installation

side of your starting line, press firmly, then nail into place. Make sure the nails go into studs to

allow for proper support. Double check the angle of the board for accuracy as it will affect the

appearance of the finished project.

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Dakota Rustic Collection Installation Instructions Figuring # of bundles needed Using a tape measure, measure the height and width in inches of the area you want to cover. Multiply the height and width together then divide that number by 144 to get your square feet to be covered. Multiply the total by 1.10 to account for the waste from cutting boards to size. Take the total square feet and divide by square footage on the package to get number of packages you will need for your project.
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Build the Wall Keep adding boards along the starting line until the desired coverage has been completed. Use a miter saw to cut the last board so it matches the edge of the installation. As more rows of boards are added, vary the color pattern and make sure to alternate the board ends so they do not align directly from one board row to the next. Also, check each row with a level as you build it to insure they are all parallel to each other throughout the installation.