Removing Siding And Finding Shiplap

The first step in your shiplap accent wall is to remove everything from the wall including any nails use a putty knife to gently pry and remove baseboards crown moulding and trim.

Removing siding and finding shiplap.

Whatever the problem with shiplap siding it can be easily repaired if you know how. I decided to see what happens when i removed the shiplap and i m always up for a change. To remove a piece at your eye level slide the zip tool under the piece above that one. However from time to time shiplap siding can be damaged.

Shiplap siding is a popular choice for many homes in america and is effective at keeping out the elements and protecting your home. It can split crack or become infected by termites. This is a quick video of me showing you how i would remove shiplap. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.

Be sure to paint the caulk even if it s the same color as your shiplap. Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving. Caulk makes the entire project come together and look seamless.

While shiplap itself is a distinct design feature you can also find other non grooved strategies like planks and panels to achieve the same look. Use a zip tool to disconnect two pieces of siding. I decided to remove the entire wall of shiplap and provide a shiplap removal tutorial. Remove wall plates and outlet covers.

There are probably better ways to remove it out there but this is just the way that i do. Though if you fake it you ll have to find another term for it because without the grooves it s not proper honest to goodness shiplap. I know as much as we are all loving shiplap there will grow a time we grow tired of it. The most important part of adding trim to shiplap is caulking the edges.

To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in. Although it was fixable fixing it required removing half of the shiplap first. Before you install your shiplap boards open your boxes and let the flooring adjust to the room temperature and moisture for at least 48 hours. Reveal the nails anchoring a piece to the wall by sticking the zip tool under the bottom of the piece above it.