DIY Plank Backsplash

Broke girls can have a cute backsplash too! 🙂

I had a middle of the night, can’t sleep idea and surprisingly it turned out nicer than I had dreamed!

Grab your tool bag Shabby ladies this was so easy I’m looking at doing my kitchen backsplash and maybe an entire accent wall.

If you want a cheap but stylish accent wall or backsplash this is what you will need:

One night no sleep  🙂

Nail gun or an electric staple gun that uses brad nails

Sandpaper

Economy Plank Paneling cut into sizes that will fit your space (lowes has them for under $10.00 a package, that covers over 9 sq. ft.)

Shabby Paints in colors that make you smile (Chalk-Acrylic or reVAX for a stained or washed wood look)

VAX, and/or reVAX.

After I cut the planks I lightly sanded the ends. *Be careful these things are cheap for a reason, the v-groove is easily broken and some are warped.

I used a wet Applicator Sponge to apply the paint thinly like a wash or a stain.

For my project I used Alamo White, Peppy Peacock and Garfield Grey, letting some of the grain show. After that dried I applied White reVAX the same way.

They are really easy to install, the V groove (tongue and groove) makes it like a simple puzzle  you just slide one into the other by starting at the bottom and building up. You can use glue and or a nail gun.  I used my electric staple gun brad nailer option.  I had it all up in 30 min. After it was all up I did one more go over with a coat of Sheer VAX to protect from water.  All done!!!

I think it made a huge difference for under $20.00 and made a great frame to my mirror.  (Snow White black reVAX)