Shaker Wall Paneling: Ideas, Colors and DIY Install Guide
Shaker wall paneling uses flat rails and stiles to form a clean grid of square or rectangular panels. Simple, modern and timeless, it suits farmhouse, Scandinavian and transitional rooms.
Shaker wall paneling ideas
- Bedroom: full-height grid behind the bed.
- Living room: half-height shaker with a ledge for art.
- Stairs: a grid that steps with the staircase.
- Hallway: durable lower paneling to hide scuffs.
Shaker wall panel colour ideas
Sage green, deep blue, putty and warm white are classic shaker colors; paint panels and wall the same shade. The Board and Batten Grid Kit arrives cut to size and ready to stick on.
How to install shaker wall paneling
- Measure and plan the grid (the Wall Designer calculates spacing).
- Fix the top and bottom rails level.
- Fit vertical stiles at equal spacing.
- Add horizontal rails for a grid.
- Fill, caulk, prime MDF edges and paint.
Ready made shaker wall panel kits
Pre-cut MDF kits arrive with every rail and stile cut to length, so the grid is even without measuring each piece. Pre-cut kits that suit this include the U Shaped Arch Wall Trim Kit and the MDF Arched Wall Molding Kit.
Shop the look
- Shaker Wall Paneling Kit: pre-cut shaker MDF kit.
- Modern Farmhouse Shaker Wall Panels: modern farmhouse shaker panels.
- Square Panel Wall Molding: square panel shaker grid.
Reader offer: Shaker Wall Paneling Kits: get $20 off (code WALL20 applies automatically). Free shipping, ships in 2 to 3 business days, free 14-day returns.
Frequently asked questions
Shaker vs board and batten?
See board and batten vs shaker paneling.
Is there a shaker wall paneling calculator?
Yes, our Wall Designer calculates grid spacing and price.
Does shaker paneling need primer?
Prime MDF cut edges before painting.
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