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  • Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor install new wood wainscoting at the Charleston house.
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    On the second floor of the Charleston house, Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor install new wood wainscoting to replace the worn out, poorly made version that used to be there.
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  • @WingingItDIY
    @WingingItDIY 3 роки тому +46

    If you want it to look pro dont forget to cover up any texture you may have preexisting on the wall. Easiest is to cover it with a 1/4 in sheet of MDF plywood. Seen lots of DIY wainscoting with the texture behind it and it looks off.

    • @RoastBeefSandwich
      @RoastBeefSandwich 3 роки тому +4

      Good tip. Something I wouldn’t have thought of until after the fact.

    • @ZachAshcraft
      @ZachAshcraft 3 роки тому +3

      Hardboard is another great option

    • @dancooper6002
      @dancooper6002 Рік тому +1

      Use real plywood.

  • @adamguymon7096
    @adamguymon7096 3 роки тому +13

    I can't wait to see it all painted up and looking pretty?

  • @BobSmith-gq2we
    @BobSmith-gq2we 3 роки тому +9

    Wish you had shown it all painted and finished

  • @craigdiianni1156
    @craigdiianni1156 3 роки тому +6

    I did a wainscoting with MDF and the edges were a nightmare to clean up. I had to sand, fill, and sand each piece. It took forever. Would suggest using plywood and also to use caulking at the edges to hide gaps to the wall.

  • @arth.4196
    @arth.4196 3 роки тому +1

    Tommy & Crew always Great 👍 Techniques 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @heydaydevelopment
    @heydaydevelopment Рік тому

    Excellent! I look forward to trying this myself!

  • @TonyCollumtheHOWTOHERO
    @TonyCollumtheHOWTOHERO 3 роки тому +9

    Awesome tip about scribing to the floor and wall corners! A couple of other tips….(I’ll leave a reference picture on my community tab)
    1st - I use a backer board that covers the drywall wall.
    2nd - Then I pre-assemble the frame pieces using pocket holes
    3rd - for a more formal finish I use a raised panel molding to trim out the “boxes”. Using this method, nailing the pre-assembled frame to the wall becomes easier on the finishing step…all the nails are hidden where the panel mold sits…meaning less nail holes to fill (basically I nail the frame to the wall around the perimeter of the boxes then install the panel mold, only nailing where necessary)

  • @pklemm1
    @pklemm1 3 роки тому +5

    With the labor shortage Kevin has been getting his hands dirty.

  • @trevland1303
    @trevland1303 3 роки тому

    Alright 👍

  • @jordanveverica6696
    @jordanveverica6696 5 місяців тому

    Won’t those flush joints crack with seasonal change since there is no mechanical fastener?

  • @oskarbjornstad877
    @oskarbjornstad877 3 роки тому

    That miter is so nice jesus

  • @JA-jm8bk
    @JA-jm8bk 4 місяці тому

    No 1/4" ply over the drywall? Seems cheap to use the drywall as part of the paneling.

  • @kategeren9894
    @kategeren9894 3 роки тому

    Hello Kevin I’m texting about the NewOrleans projects I guess it hasn’t been up loaded yet I’ve been watching you’all on sundays on PBS I’d love to find some house plans for the shot gun houses any idea where I might find some like the one’s your working on I’m learning so much ty kate in Lasvegas 🐰

  • @jalynnsmith2255
    @jalynnsmith2255 2 роки тому

    I want to put wainscoting on my living room walls. They are block walls covered in wood paneling. Do you have any suggestions? Do a video please! ❤️

  • @jamesmharvey
    @jamesmharvey Рік тому +2

    Any particular reason the rails were cut to short lengths rather than running them the length of the wall?

    • @caes0
      @caes0 Рік тому

      You are correct.

  • @beninformato9040
    @beninformato9040 Рік тому +1

    Is there a traditional height for wainscoting?

    • @CherrymashRadio
      @CherrymashRadio 10 місяців тому

      I have seen a common formula is a low height is 1/3 up the wall and a tall one is 2/3 up the wall.

  • @avalon449
    @avalon449 3 роки тому

    ImAgin doing this job now with a hammer and not a nail gun?
    And no picture framing with mounding around the styles and rails?

  • @roshankundu5258
    @roshankundu5258 3 роки тому +1

    💚💚💚💚💚

  • @fireblaster9961
    @fireblaster9961 3 роки тому

    Won’t this restrict the door opening back

    • @kenc2257
      @kenc2257 3 роки тому +2

      Not really. The wainscoting isn't "thicker" than the door trim (the vertical stiles), and you don't want the door to hit the wall, anyway (you'd place a door stop low on the baseboard).

  • @djr3485
    @djr3485 6 місяців тому

    Why didn't you show the completed project?

  • @jomangeee9180
    @jomangeee9180 3 роки тому

    is it back in fashion?

  • @victorvaca7429
    @victorvaca7429 8 місяців тому

    this guy is killing me

  • @eddiekramarcik6757
    @eddiekramarcik6757 3 роки тому +1

    Hi

  • @carpenterpilot487
    @carpenterpilot487 9 місяців тому

    I rather use ply, MDF is a mess and really don't look good.

  • @snaredude56
    @snaredude56 3 роки тому +8

    I have been watching TOH since the beginning so I have a lot of respect for you guys. Having said that, what they heck do you think you are doing cutting freehand on a table saw? I would expect to see this on some random guy's you tube channel but not on TOH. You guys should know better.

    • @michaelp9238
      @michaelp9238 Рік тому

      What's wrong with that?

    • @snaredude56
      @snaredude56 Рік тому +1

      @@michaelp9238 If you have to ask... But seriously. Table saws for for making straight cuts only. You must always use a rip fence, miter gauge or crosscut sled. Freehand cutting is an invitation to a kickback that can cause serious abdominal injury or cause your hand to be pulled into the blade. Just do a quick youtube search for table saw kickback and you will see example after example on why this is extremely unsafe and why I am dumbfounded that Tommy would do this. He should know better and the producers should know better.

    • @michaelp9238
      @michaelp9238 Рік тому

      @@snaredude56 I don't own a table saw (yet) so thank you for outlining the safety requirements for using one

    • @snaredude56
      @snaredude56 Рік тому

      @@michaelp9238 Stumpy Nubs is a great woodworking channel that does a good job teaching safe use of table saws.

  • @Cousin.Justin
    @Cousin.Justin 3 роки тому

    RIP Tom

  • @tamaratamrot2681
    @tamaratamrot2681 2 роки тому

    I prefer to build with woodglut plans.

  • @realestateservicessaleshea99
    @realestateservicessaleshea99 3 роки тому

    🥃🤔👍

  • @creativecompulsion7681
    @creativecompulsion7681 3 роки тому +3

    Freehand on a table saw….I’ve done it, but even with professional experience-pretty dangerous

    • @ericbartha6313
      @ericbartha6313 Рік тому

      Yeah, I'm SHOCKED they showed that without a riving knife at least.

  • @danielterk4313
    @danielterk4313 3 роки тому +2

    Free hand table saw cuts? Seems dangerous, I’m surprised to see this on TOH. I have seen Tommy use a circular saw for this same type of cut in the past.

    • @kenc2257
      @kenc2257 3 роки тому

      Most carpenters wouldn't freehand the table saw.

    • @garneroutlaw1
      @garneroutlaw1 8 місяців тому

      These guys are hacks lol

  • @acerjuglans383
    @acerjuglans383 3 роки тому +5

    Show of hands how many people would like the TOH UA-cam moderators to banish the daily trolls Brian and Kevin?

    • @scallywag1716
      @scallywag1716 3 роки тому

      No

    • @MrClean-ms4nx
      @MrClean-ms4nx 3 роки тому +1

      Why not just ignore their posts? Maybe UA-cam should banish you?

    • @poeticthoughts06
      @poeticthoughts06 3 роки тому

      Trolls exist because you pay them attention and dedicate time/posts to them.

    • @LetsGoBrandon-FJB
      @LetsGoBrandon-FJB 3 роки тому

      lighten up francis

    • @Cousin.Justin
      @Cousin.Justin 3 роки тому

      Taaaammy doesn't care, he's to busy drinking rum, and smoashing that fresh Puss

  • @joshuamills2868
    @joshuamills2868 3 роки тому

    I don't like when TOH does cheap fixes. Ya betta than that, Tommy. Shape and cope ya moulding!

  • @robertgreendyke8617
    @robertgreendyke8617 2 роки тому

    Everyone has free handed a table saw at one point. The difference between absorbing the risk in your own shop and putting it out their for the stupids to imitate is pretty important. Amazed their lawyers didn't nope this before it hit youtube.

  • @hafzamacie8858
    @hafzamacie8858 2 роки тому

    I did it myself with the woodglut plans. I think this is the best way to find out how to build it.