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How to Paint and Caulk Board and Batten

July 28, 2011 · By Diane Henkler ·

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It is getting there – the bathroom that I am redoing.  Only one coat of paint so far, but it looks transformed.  No more purple!   What a huge difference.  I am starting to see the fruits of my labor.

Remember the purple?

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No more.  It is now tan and white – lots of beautiful white!

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It was a rainy dark day here today, so my photos are not the best.  I applied one coat of Valspar Bistro White in semi-gloss to the board and batten and let it dry  I then began to caulk, caulk, and I caulked some more.

When installing a board and batten treatment on walls – you are bound to find plenty of joint gaps after you add one coat of paint.  Caulk  is your best friend. It seals all the gaps.  When you use Alex Plus Easy Caulk by Dap the process is even easier.

Dab-Caulk

If you have ever pressed Kraft Easy Cheese on a cracker or two,  then you will be a pro caulker with Alex Plus Easy Caulk.

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Just don’t eat it!

It is my favorite caulk. I use it for everything!  There is no waste or clumsy caulk gun needed.

This is not a sponsored post, only one of my favorite products that I want to share with you. I buy it at Walmart.

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Take the cap off and cut the tip off and you are ready to go.  When you are finished, just replace the cap to store it for use on a future project.

I applied it here…

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and here…

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Pink-Circle Keep a bowl of ice water nearby when caulking. Frequently dip your index finger in the water and run the tip of your finger over just applied caulk to smooth.  You can also run an ice cube along the line of caulk to smooth into the joint or gap.  When caulk gets into the grooves of bead board – wipe it away with the dry tip of a small pointy paint brush – the kind in a kid’s watercolor set.

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One coat of paint and all joints caulked – done!   One more coat of paint and then it is time to add some personality and color.

I chose the color tan for the top section of the wall to match the fiberglass tub surround.  Since I could not change the color – I embraced it and am making it part of the color scheme.  I mixed a bunch of  leftover paint to come up with the color, so it is one of a kind.

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I do have a plan for the floor – it is a staging trick that I will show you next week.   I would dearly love to lay tumbled tile on the floor, but there is no budget for that.  When hubs gets re-employed or I win the lottery – then I may add it. Right now it is not happening.  I have to improvise.

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Comments

  1. Jacki says

    08/11/2011 at 10:50 pm

    Just found your blog. Um. . .LOVE IT. Seriously. Thanks for sharing all your fab tips, tricks and ideas! :)

  2. [email protected] says

    08/02/2011 at 7:08 pm

    Really great tips…and what an improvement!! It looks beautiful.
    xo

  3. Bethany 3SonsPlus1...&... says

    07/31/2011 at 8:44 pm

    WOW! Fantastic! And those are some great tips, too- thanks!

  4. christine says

    07/31/2011 at 12:42 pm

    I knew you’d help me!
    That’s for the great tutorial,
    (as easy as Kraft Easy Cheese spread, you’re a hoot!)

  5. Sommer says

    07/31/2011 at 11:28 am

    Fabulous! This is something I’ve wanted to try but after doing some wainscotting I’m hesitant because that was kind of a nighmare. I hope this will be easier than that was! This turned out great, I just love it.
    Please come by and show this off at my VIP party today =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/07/vip-party-21.html

  6. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    07/30/2011 at 8:21 am

    Thanks for these tips! They are very timely as I’m preparing to do this treatment in a bathroom.

  7. Laura says

    07/30/2011 at 7:51 am

    Love it – It looks so great!
    That’s the caulk I used on my new stairs – works like a charm!

  8. Carrie says

    07/29/2011 at 10:42 pm

    Looks Amazing! I really like the molding and trim around the window.

  9. Pamela Manes says

    07/29/2011 at 8:17 pm

    wow…I have been watching your progress over the past week…what a fantastic update!
    ~pam
    pamspaintparlor.typepad.com

  10. Casual Elements says

    07/29/2011 at 7:43 pm

    Great tips and fantastic job! Looks incredible.

  11. Jill says

    07/29/2011 at 1:35 pm

    wow, caulk is pretty amazing. and your bathroom rocks!

  12. Marie says

    07/29/2011 at 10:38 am

    Beautiful job! The bathroom looks great! …..and the view from the entry?…….

    • Diane says

      07/29/2011 at 10:50 am

      Hi Marie-

      Thanks – It always has bothered me that you can so clearly see into this bathroom from the foyer. When my girls were growing up, it was not always the neatest room in the house. Now it is going to look much better.

  13. Candace says

    07/29/2011 at 10:32 am

    Your bathroom looks great! This kind of treatment would look so good on my “in need of serious rehab” half bath. Thanks for sharing!

    • Diane says

      07/29/2011 at 10:55 am

      Hi Candace-

      It took me a long time to finally take the plunge and redo this bathroom. I figured if we have to move I would have to update the bathroom to sell the house, so I might as well get it done! I have taken my time since it is an unused bathroom. I have had all my work stuff piled in there for the past two months. It is kind of nice not having to rush to get it done. My youngest is coming home in August, she is excited to be the first one to use it.

      • Candace says

        07/29/2011 at 11:11 am

        That is so exciting that you went ahead and took the plunge so that you could enjoy it before you move instead of just having someone else enjoy the beautiful bathroom. I know your daughter is going to enjoy it so much. It’s beautiful! My husband and I decided when we sold our home last year that never again would we just do a remodel in order to sell a home. We were so pleased with the few minor changes in our home that we wished that we could have enjoyed them while we were living there. Great job, again, on this bathroom! I’ve pinned this on Pinterest so that I will have a visual when we get ready to do our half bath. Thanks so much for sharing!

  14. Lisa @http://www.lminteriorsllc.blogspot.com says

    07/29/2011 at 9:07 am

    Thank you for sharing this how-to. Bathroom looks great. Hopped over via Megan Brooke Handmade – great projects there, too. New follower!

  15. Carol-Anne (Use The Good Dishes!) says

    07/29/2011 at 8:48 am

    Ooooh that’s a good tip for the caulking/ice cube thing! Your bathroom looks amazing! I don’t mind the flooring, but I’m interested to see what you’re planning…..

  16. Traci says

    07/29/2011 at 2:40 am

    Diane, thanks so much for the caulking tip. That is the caulking that I use and love but I have never seen it in the cheese wiz type container. Since I too am in the middle of a bathroom remodel with lots of gaps to caulk I will be off to Walmart to get this caulking.
    If you have a chance please stop by and check out my bath redo.
    Traci

    • Diane says

      07/29/2011 at 10:58 am

      Hi Traci –
      It is the best caulk – you are going to love it. If your joints are small – just cut the tip a teeny bit, if you have big gaps – cut off a bigger section of the tip. Looking forward to seeing your bath.

  17. Kim-Restoration House says

    07/29/2011 at 1:09 am

    Wow Diane, it turned out great! Caulking is like makeup isn’t it? Covers a multitude of sins! Looking forward to the rest.
    Kim:)

    • Diane says

      07/29/2011 at 11:00 am

      Hi Kim-

      Caulk is a DIYer’s best friend. I am no pro when it comes to working with wood molding. Caulk hides all my mistakes – especially when it comes to crown molding joints. :)

  18. Vivienne @ The V Spot says

    07/29/2011 at 12:04 am

    Fabulous!!! It looks great and good tips too!

  19. [email protected] Nikiforoff Designs says

    07/29/2011 at 12:00 am

    I knew about the water/ice cube trick but so glad you posted it. It sure is a handy tip! I’m curious as to what you’ll do with the floor. I sorta like it in a way…that is if it’s not cracked or ripped. If not, and on a tight budget, I’d just paint out the little dark colored diamonds and leave the rest! I’ve painted our entire kitchen and bathroom floor and it holds up very well…not to mention tons and tons cheaper than any other fix-it…until we win the same lottery you do :-) Can’t wait to see your finished bathroom! Great so far!

    • Diane says

      07/29/2011 at 11:07 am

      Thanks Connie-

      The floor is as old as the house 18 years and still in very good shape – nice and shiny. The “in” colors back then were white and dark green with oak. My kitchen had the same colors. Fast forward to today – those little green squares are the last bit of decor left from that era in my house. I am going to just disguise the dark green squares with a paint technique I learned when I worked in display. I keep hoping to win the lottery someday.

  20. Latisha says

    07/28/2011 at 11:23 pm

    It’s looks great! And I am amazed at the difference the caulking makes! Thanks for the tip on that. :-)

  21. Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl) says

    07/28/2011 at 11:11 pm

    Ahh, you are a day or two ahead of me. Still installing the moulding today in my sons’ bathroom. Thank you so much letting us know about that caulk! That does look easy. Will have to pick some up tomorrow.

    • Diane says

      07/29/2011 at 11:15 am

      Hi Brittany-

      The caulking takes some time, but boy does it make a difference in how the board and batten looks. My hand is a bit stiff today from all the painting and caulking I did yesterday. One nice thing about painting and caulking board and batten – it is low so you don’t have to be going up and down a ladder 100 times. Looking forward to seeing your sons bathroom.

  22. Bee says

    07/28/2011 at 10:33 pm

    That looks so great! and what a smart idea to make your color go with the surround!

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