How to Install Wood Slat Wall Panels

How to Install Wood Slat Wall Panels | Trepanel

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Find out how to easily install our on-trend Trepanel acoustic wood slat wall panels with DIY guru, Craig Philips. These lightweight, easy-to-cut MDF core panels, can be easily installed by one person by either screwing them into the wall (as shown by Craig) or with strong adhesive such as Jackoboard Board Fix and Seal Adhesive, which can be found here: www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/jack....
Shown here in shade 'Juniper'. More about the Trepanel collection:
Trepanel® is the ideal affordable choice for creating that sought-after wood slat style in your own home. Our panels have a strong felt backing with excellent sound-absorbing qualities, perfect for helping reduce echoes in larger rooms. Trepanel® is constructed with an MDF core, which is so lightweight and easy to cut it can be installed by one person (although you may prefer a team of two for fixing), it’s fast to put up and creates minimal mess so you can transform a space in minutes! The real wood veneered slats have the characteristics of real wood in texture, colour variation and grain, the dark brown walnut shade, visible from all angles. Available in 9 shades, some of which are also available in a wide-slat and mini finish.
For more details, and to browse the collection, visit: www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/wood...
0:00 - 0:27 Intro
0:28 - 1:01 Interlocking panels
1:02 - 2:00 Checking the walls are straight
2:01 - 2:21 Trimming the boards to fit wonky walls
2:40 - 4:04 Dry run
4:05 - 5:02 Fitting the panels
5:03 - 8:30 Cutting the end panels
8:31 - 10:07 Cutting around plug sockets
11:00 - 12:39 Cutting and fitting to fill any gaps
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@lefty8493 7 ай бұрын

firstly, use glue to stick them up, whether thats contact glue or a construction adhesive. secondly, use a galvanised extension box to bring the socket out, cut the hole for the socket the same size as the back box so the socket face overlaps the wood, get a roll of black felt tape, wrap the metal extension box in felt tape so that when you look down on it you cant see the metal extension box. done this lots of times and looks fantastic

@MrandMrsDIY 7 ай бұрын

All sounds good thanks

@adamwainwright3192 5 ай бұрын

If you used glue/adhesive would it not rip of the plaster if you ever decide to remove these slats?

@lefty8493 5 ай бұрын

@@adamwainwright3192 yes, probably but if your removing the entire wall covering that’s hardly a small decision. Construction adhesive is how many of the manufacturers instructions tell you to install it.

@MrandMrsDIY 5 ай бұрын

It depends how strong of glue you use and how well bonded your plaster is to the surface below, Most cases it should be a problem, but best check with your supplier and do you own investigation on the condition of your plasterwork @@adamwainwright3192

@tylerjones3875 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant install video! Finally one that has real life problems and how to overcome them. Every other install video just makes it look easy and it’ll be up in 2mins. Great explanations, top points to you sir!

@MrandMrsDIY 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, glad we could help you

@wildhogget69 2 ай бұрын

Just got half way through this excellent video and felt like I know this guy, then it dawned on me Big Brother. Great installation and tips.

@greenogue10 3 ай бұрын

Great illustration Craig. Legend

@jasonpatterson2143 4 ай бұрын

Best installation video by far

@MrandMrsDIY 3 ай бұрын

Cheers

@shakz1985 4 ай бұрын

Love his videos the way he explains everything gives you the confidence to do it yourself ❤

@wallsandfloors 4 ай бұрын

You can do it! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@MrandMrsDIY 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad its helping

@craigmarshall1651 8 ай бұрын

Most clear tutorial. Really helpful

@MrandMrsDIY 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks

@MrDIYCraigPhillips 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Craig

@rosepop4016 4 ай бұрын

Wow u made everything easy

@Trinity_Utube 6 ай бұрын

This man is a real tutor by nature, Awesome work 🥂🔥

@MrandMrsDIY 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated!

@JLippiDrums 8 ай бұрын

Best tutorial on installing slat walls out there by far. Saved me from many mistakes. Subbed

@MrandMrsDIY 7 ай бұрын

Many thanks

@MrDIYCraigPhillips 7 ай бұрын

@adamjackass1 7 ай бұрын

That looks a right mess at the top! For starters I’d have done that at the bottom, because you’re more likely to have it concealed by furniture. But, really all you needed to do was buy the slightly longer ones and cut them down to size for a full length no seam finish! Any off cuts you can use for other little projects.

@MrandMrsDIY 7 ай бұрын

I don't disagree.

@melraine919 7 ай бұрын

Good demo and info 👍✌Well done Craig 👏and thank you.

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks

@melraine919 6 ай бұрын

@@MrandMrsDIY You’re welcome

@CosmicBrain21 7 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. For the electric socket, I would personally use some ply to shim between the wall and a patress box to bring the socket forward flush with the panel.

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

Great idea

@sackville_bagginsess 6 ай бұрын

Wouldn't it leave gaps between each slat?

@CosmicBrain21 6 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@sackville_bagginsessYou wouldn’t get gaps but I suppose you would see the white plastic in between the slats but you could of course paint that, at least it would be safe and accessible though.

@Ewaan_ 7 ай бұрын

I stumbled on this video through suggestions and I'm left feeling glad that Craig got out of Avid Merrion's cupboard.

@MrDIYCraigPhillips 7 ай бұрын

Cheers

@andrewmccoy8446 5 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 right?

@MrDIYCraigPhillips 5 ай бұрын

Hahaha @@andrewmccoy8446

@Bend_Sinister 4 ай бұрын

and he got out of the Big Brother house as the first winner!

@MrDIYCraigPhillips 4 ай бұрын

Thanks right, @@Bend_Sinister

@sined2k6 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial! Very helpful…

@wallsandfloors Ай бұрын

You're welcome 🥰glad you found it useful!

@Jojohumf 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, subbed!

@wallsandfloors 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Let us know if you have any questions

@MrDIYCraigPhillips 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks

@shakejones 3 ай бұрын

Great video+explanation+presentation! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Well done mate - NEW SUB 🙏🏻

@MrandMrsDIY 3 ай бұрын

Mnay thanks

@oldmanblogs 4 ай бұрын

If you have to have cuts, cut the panels and make sure the cuts are at low level, having the cuts high level is closer to eye vision, lower the better and also use a skeleton back in box for the sockets

@clipz1 7 ай бұрын

great vid acutally got some free samples from the site which is great but i've gotta go around a window and im not looking forward to it but seeing this give me a little more confidence

@wallsandfloors 7 ай бұрын

let us know if you need any advice!

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

It shouldn't be a problem going round windows reveals, do check out our other videos of installing these boards around our bed headboard as its similar technique.

@Steven-hk2wb 7 ай бұрын

The top half cut-in is what I was most interested in, but all the photo shots blurred it out. When one buys panels that don't make it to the top, how good can someone hide the lines? I think, cannot.

@IanPowell1985 8 ай бұрын

Looks good.

@MrDIYCraigPhillips 7 ай бұрын

Cheers

@MrandMrsDIY 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Rapid_GT 3 ай бұрын

These look pretty good but not sure if the wider slat version would look better than the one youve installed

@garyalcorn3831 5 ай бұрын

How can u plug anything in cable comes out the bottom of plug better cutting bit smaller and sitting the socket flush with slats

@mikemm1456 7 ай бұрын

would it be an idea to run the long panel from the ceiling down having the joint at the bottom, usually bed/lockers will obscure them more, but maybe a bit my fiddly to fit.

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

Yes it would certainly work that way, our wall panels have been up for 3 months now and no body has noticed the joint

@andrewcao6686 7 ай бұрын

Socket cut outs should be smaller than the face plate so the face plate can be fitted in front to hide the opening. Buy slats that are floor to ceiling length or put the cut somewhere less obvious e.g. behind your bed frame. An alternative look is just to fix slats to the bottom half of the wall.

@keendnb 7 ай бұрын

I was thinking of battening the wall because I wanted to go for the effect of the slat wall not reaching the floor or ceiling. I won't have to remove the skirting board and it allows backlighting.... The sockets could be a little tricky though, deep back box should do it 🤞

@alexbrooks6435 7 ай бұрын

@@keendnbdeep back boxes and paint the exposed metal or plastic black. Should be a nice finish.

@keleelaslam3007 7 ай бұрын

Good idea. But i found that when u tighten the socket against the wall panel, the slats kick in due to the spongy back, too loose and the socket moves about when plugging into it. Catch 22 im afraid

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

I agree with the cutting around the sockets this would look better, however I'm not allowed to tell viewers to remove a socket face to then remount her the cut if they aren't qualified electricians!

@L.I.A.M8502 3 ай бұрын

@@keleelaslam3007 Before you fit the panels fix batten around your sockets so when you install the panel it won’t pull in!

@Happytruth 3 ай бұрын

Can’t you get them in longer lengths so you avoid that thin strip at the top?

@asian_akhi8158 10 күн бұрын

Is there anyway to remove the individual wooden slates?

@heliumfreak5364 5 ай бұрын

I dunno abiut that top row. I would have either not bothered and just painted behind it or I would have added extra staples before cutting them because that method stands out as it's certainly not in line with the rest of the slats

@masa4936 5 ай бұрын

Firstly the sockets are too recessed for plugs to fit as most are moulded and secondly I would have the full panel touch the ceiling and cuts below, but that’s my preference

@williamrae9954 8 ай бұрын

Always wondered what happened to Craig after Big Brother...clear talker for a Scouser 😊

@adamcunningham2511 7 ай бұрын

It's actually him isn't it ?

@MrandMrsDIY 7 ай бұрын

Yes it certainly is @@adamcunningham2511

@MrandMrsDIY 7 ай бұрын

Working hard @markpresbury2110

@dwaynem9819 7 ай бұрын

Ah ha. That's where I recognise him from. It was doing my head in. I knew the comments section would save me. Cheers❤

@MrDIYCraigPhillips 7 ай бұрын

Cheers

@EnglishPoolandSnooker 7 ай бұрын

If you are doing a cut that leave the slats moving around, it’s better to staple the felt to the batten on the back, near to where you are going to cut. Much better than gluing them

@SPS_survivor 6 ай бұрын

Gluing is far more accurate as he got them dead in line with the others and remember that he had made cuts so they weren’t completely accurate, most walls are like this so it makes 💯 sense

@EnglishPoolandSnooker 6 ай бұрын

@@SPS_survivor if you staple them, they will be dead in line anyway, and you get a better cut as the small slats aren’t moving when you are cutting

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

Good idea thanks

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

Thanks @@SPS_survivor

@nav01nav 4 ай бұрын

Good idea starting from center. I will do that. Can i not just use adhesive instead of screwing them on?

@wallsandfloors 4 ай бұрын

Hi, yes you can use adhesive instead or as well as screws! We'd recommend this one: www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/nail-free-panel-adhesive?_br_psugg_q=panel%20adhesive

@nav01nav 4 ай бұрын

@@wallsandfloors perfect thanks i ordered these panels from your website too

@wallsandfloors 6 ай бұрын

Hey guys! Craig also dropped 2 videos on our channel! 👉How to Install Wood Slat Wall Panels to Stud Walls 👉How To Install A Wood Slat Headboard 🏃‍♂Go Check them out!

@MrandMrsDIY 3 ай бұрын

Thanks guys

@MAli99923 5 ай бұрын

Excellent work! Thank you How much did it cost to do that wall?

@wallsandfloors 4 ай бұрын

The panels' RRP is £99.95 / panel. They currently have up to 25% off and we have smaller panels that start at £24.95. Thanks, Emily

@MAli99923 4 ай бұрын

@@wallsandfloors Thanks Do you have a link?

@wallsandfloors 4 ай бұрын

Here you go - www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/wood-wall-panels

@ellgee9402 2 ай бұрын

can you use liquid nails instead?

@lukepeacham9663 7 ай бұрын

Can you put foil insulation behind them to help keep the heat in?

@MrandMrsDIY 7 ай бұрын

I'd double check with Walls & Floors

@lukepeacham9663 7 ай бұрын

@@MrandMrsDIY Thank you. A great video by the way.

@wallsandfloors 7 ай бұрын

The foil can be used behind the Trepanel, yes. You would, however, have to use screws to fix the panel, not adhesive.

@lukepeacham9663 7 ай бұрын

@@wallsandfloors Brilliant thank you 😊

@geodude4real 20 күн бұрын

Would it be okay to install them horizontally if the walls are not level? That way you won't notice it?

@wallsandfloors 19 күн бұрын

Hi, yes you can install them horizontally.

@herbie70philip 6 ай бұрын

Why not long electric socket screws and leave the sockets flush. I think you would have trouble getting a lot of plugs to fit into the socket.

@bavafan2236 9 ай бұрын

are drywall screws really necessary for this? the slats are at extremely low inertia force torwards the floor when they are sitting on top of the trim like that, seems like you could just nail it in and be fine.

@MrandMrsDIY 8 ай бұрын

the manufacturers recommend it for max strength

@PetrMitrik 6 ай бұрын

Liquid nail and use a few nails to hold untill it dries screws are definitely not necessary these are very light weight

@veunouss 3 күн бұрын

Is it worth messing up the wall?

@SuperVicky115 4 ай бұрын

Hlo, can you suggest me from where I can buy grey wood panel and who can fix in TX

@wallsandfloors 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Herer are our grey panels: www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/wood-wall-panels/by-colour/grey-wood-wall-panels

@roddyspence8373 9 ай бұрын

How do you hide the screws?

@MrandMrsDIY 8 ай бұрын

you can use black screws to blend in with the backing foam!

@MIKEYT-ee6ff 3 ай бұрын

Take sockets off purchase longer screws still looks great though 👊

@MrandMrsDIY 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@steverathbone1954 7 ай бұрын

Just be careful with the mains sockets if the facia's are fitted flush on top of the wood slat and the back box ( plastered in place ? ) is left in the solid wall a small gap would be open between the slats that a child could get there finger behind the socket facia and possible touch the live contact. Would be best to fit off cuts of wood or felt to cover gaps or clip in plastic box with back removed. I no it is pickee but just a through.

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

Its a very thing to point out, thanks

@basitsanamashabela3891 3 ай бұрын

What were the measurements for those pannels?

@wallsandfloors 3 ай бұрын

Hi, these are 2400mmx600mm and we also do 1200x600 and 600x600. Thanks, Emily

@marckas7865 2 ай бұрын

Wouldn't it be easier to paint the wall black and just install wood slats?

@guswind4636 5 ай бұрын

how effective are these panels when it comes to acoustic isolation?

@MrandMrsDIY 5 ай бұрын

They are going to certainly benefit the acoustic value and help with the insulation if fitted well.

@wallsandfloors 4 ай бұрын

Hi, they have some sound-absorbing qualities due to the felt backing. Our fitting guide has some alternative fitting methods to improve the sound levels even further: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/m2.wallsandfloors.co.uk/media/amasty/amfile/attach/DesignDataSheet_Updated_3_.pdf/. Thanks, Emily

@astronemir 4 ай бұрын

Wait you just screw the felt in???

@wallsandfloors 4 ай бұрын

Yes, you would screw through the felt to install your wood panel to the wall. We would recommend using screws similar to the colour of the felt to make them near invisible.

@philgolding8352 7 ай бұрын

The wall never be level but it may or not be upright

@makkapacca 7 ай бұрын

Plumb . The wall is not plumb.

@valeriemcgovern3508 5 ай бұрын

How much for each panels

@wallsandfloors 5 ай бұрын

Our panels are normally £99.95 / panel however right now they are 25% off so they are only £74.96 / panel. Offer ends Wednesday midnight. 😎

@MAli99923 5 ай бұрын

@@wallsandfloors Link?

@davidmckee2898 7 ай бұрын

I was going to get these for my room but to be honest with you it's a bit too much faffing about. And when it's done it won't look perfect😩

@MrandMrsDIY 7 ай бұрын

There's certainly not faffing around, they go in quick and easy, and will look great for many years to come

@davidmckee2898 7 ай бұрын

@@MrandMrsDIY it doesn't look like they go up easy

@wallsandfloors 7 ай бұрын

We have a KZfaq short dropping today at 16:20 showing 3 panels being completed in only 3 minutes! Stay tuned! @@davidmckee2898

@MrandMrsDIY 5 ай бұрын

Check out our other installation videos when I glue the boards to a stud frame its so much quicker and easier @@davidmckee2898

@edthompson9337 9 ай бұрын

You were getting confused between level and plumb! 😂

@MrandMrsDIY 8 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@davemathieson7565 2 ай бұрын

Never going to be able to use those sockets

@crackspider101 3 ай бұрын

FIFTEEN screws per panel! Do they really need that many? I can't see why. Does it depend what type of fixings you're using?

@wallsandfloors 3 ай бұрын

Hi, we recommend 15 due to the size of the panel as they are 2.4 metres in height. Or a tube of adhesive. Thanks, Emily

@crackspider101 3 ай бұрын

@@wallsandfloors thanks, I got them fitted and used the 15 screws. They look superb!

@MrandMrsDIY 3 ай бұрын

@@crackspider101 Great to hear that

@DJOverpar 2 ай бұрын

Is this the geezer who won big brother 40yrs ago?

@igantiusfaraday5149 2 ай бұрын

It is indeed

@alexriley6663 4 ай бұрын

Glued mine with gorilla glue spot on

@wallsandfloors 4 ай бұрын

Adhesive is a great alternative to screws!

@perolito83 6 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, but I woulr not call this quick or easy😂

@numan277 7 ай бұрын

You should buy 2.9m in height to get the full height in one length rather than buying 2.4m and then adding stupid pieces and have a line there which’s not a professional job at all

@alanjones3993 8 ай бұрын

Why are they not possible to be stuck to wall like most wall panels? 75 holes drilled & plugged!! excessive work, when in many cases drywall is blob & dabbed to walls!

@wallsandfloors 7 ай бұрын

Hi Alan, they can be stuck to the wall with a board adhesive. This is just an alternative method. Let us know if you have any questions! Thanks, Emily

@ZeroNonesense 7 ай бұрын

It's a pity that you have to struggle with these panels not produced with enough height, so a beautifully wall is kind of ruined by that little piece at the top; looks amateur. I would have bought one, if manufactures had offered 9 feet height.

@MrandMrsDIY 6 ай бұрын

Yes it would certainly work that way, our wall panels have been up for 3 months now and no body has noticed the joint

@gobrad 7 ай бұрын

Hard on the eyes

@jackrussell9811 7 ай бұрын

ignore the lot

@user-lw2oq4cy3r 6 ай бұрын

Look how many tools he needs just to install these slats 😂

@billyf5591 5 ай бұрын

It's plumb, not level you are looking for, Mr DIY.!!

@wallsandfloors 4 ай бұрын

Noted!

@davefox6886 7 ай бұрын

Sockets look awful and the extra slip on top as apposed to having a length longer than the floor to ceiling and cutting that so its one piece is also not very appealing!

@SPS_survivor 6 ай бұрын

Would you please let us all know when you post your tutorial of how to do it as you’re clearly a professional?! I mean, why else would you look up tutorials? 😴 #armchairbuilder #daydreamer #trollsareus

@k112pal 4 ай бұрын

There is always something to learn from watching tutorials. Belittling someone else’s preference of how they do things is unappealing.

@grishyroy9271 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to DaveFox’s video on how to do it better.

@davefox6886 3 ай бұрын

@@grishyroy9271you’re wife has watched my video on how to do better many times so she should be able to walk you through it 👌

@FxPhenomX 2 ай бұрын

No one asked

@sh3riff 7 ай бұрын

Cuts at the top look horrendous!!!

@Andy-bl2oq 5 ай бұрын

Show us a video of your craftsmanship then Mr keyboard warrior

@heavyflippingrandmasboifir669 3 ай бұрын

Great video!!!! I plan on doing an entire room in this way & install LED lighting within the slots… give it a running effect…

@wallsandfloors 3 ай бұрын

That will look great!

@davidainsworth 7 ай бұрын

What a silly fad these walls are, socket finish looks bad

@SPS_survivor 6 ай бұрын

One question for all you ‘master craftsmen’ why are you watching tutorials if you’re all armchair craftsmen?? #funnyasfook #pleaseshowusyourway #theonlywayissatonyoursofaonyourphone #lazy #negativevibessuck

@Andy-bl2oq 5 ай бұрын

Shocking aren't they was just thinking the same . Feel sorry for Craig but half of these people on here sound like they need to be on anti depressants.😅

@similicrumbum9821 Ай бұрын

Gap on the left where cut was made is awful

@RUIYA-NEWMATERIAL 2 ай бұрын

These wall panels contain too much glues...It is made of wood scrap..

@StuShoots 6 ай бұрын

Wouldn't listen to him if you paid me!!

@jamesfin6039 2 ай бұрын

That is some annoying accent

@michaelratcliffe7559 2 ай бұрын

I really like this look but I am now seeing it everywhere online and it now feels like a fad. It feels like in 2030 everyone will be able to come into your home and think - thats so 20’s - really dated. And it’s not like it’s truly a snap to put up and won’t take a lot of drywall repair if you decide to rip it out and update. So for me while I love it - I’m not wasting my time and money on it.

@skmk88 7 ай бұрын

European quality in housing is straight up awful. I’ve seen diy’ers in America do a better job than euro professionals. Some are baffling, other stuff is abysmal. I’m well traveled and seen nightmares so often I can’t believe it passes inspection, if there even is such a thing as

@adamjackass1 7 ай бұрын

Agreed there’s some right cowboys