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DIY SHIPLAP FOR $40   Thanks to Chip & Joanna Gaines, shiplap is filling homes across the country, and for good reason. Shiplap can give you a beautiful feature wall without having to choose an accent color you may not be crazy about in a few months. If done wisely, it doesn’t have to be expensive either. Here is a guide to create your own shiplap without breaking the bank. What You’ll Need: Nail Gun & Nails Table Saw* Compound Miter Saw* Stud Finder Underlayment Plywood Construction Adhesive 1/8 Inch Tile Spacers Spackling Paste 250 Grit Sandpaper Paint (With Primer Included) * Your local home improvement store where you purchase your plywood can typically cut your boards into planks if you do not have these tools at home. Make sure your boards will collectively be long enough to fit the wall you plan to shiplap. Step 1: Prep Your Planks Measure the wall you plan to shiplap and make sure you get enough plywood to cover the wall. You get to decide how wid