Use and Care Manual

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 standing out, either paint the wall or staple fabric ground cover. 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.
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.
Outlets
To accommodate electrical outlets, make a template that is the size of the outlet box. Measure the
distance from the end of the last, closest board to the outlet. Place the template on the board that will
cover the outlet so that the template is at the correct distance from the end and mark the template on the
board. Use a jig-saw to cut out the marked area of the board.
Trim
The wall may be finished in several ways, including using trim or a cut-down portion of an extra board
What You Need:
Air Compressor Nail Gun Nails Chalk line
Tape Measure Stud Finder Caulking Gun Safety Glasses
Dust Mask Roller and Roller pan Hammer Pencil
Jigsaw Level Miter Saw or Miter Box Square