Removing Siding And Finding Shiplap

The most important part of adding trim to shiplap is caulking the edges.

Removing siding and finding shiplap.

This is a quick video of me showing you how i would remove shiplap. Zip tools disconnect a higher piece from a lower piece. Shiplap siding is a popular choice for many homes in america and is effective at keeping out the elements and protecting your home. I know as much as we are all loving shiplap there will grow a time we grow tired of it.

I decided to see what happens when i removed the shiplap and i m always up for a change. The first step in your shiplap accent wall is to remove everything from the wall including any nails use a putty knife to gently pry and remove baseboards crown moulding and trim. To remove a piece at your eye level slide the zip tool under the piece above that one. It can split crack or become infected by termites.

Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. However from time to time shiplap siding can be damaged. Use a zip tool to disconnect two pieces of siding. While shiplap itself is a distinct design feature you can also find other non grooved strategies like planks and panels to achieve the same look.

Reveal the nails anchoring a piece to the wall by sticking the zip tool under the bottom of the piece above it. Although it was fixable fixing it required removing half of the shiplap first. To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in. Whatever the problem with shiplap siding it can be easily repaired if you know how.

Be sure to paint the caulk even if it s the same color as your shiplap. Unpainted caulk is impossible to clean and attracts dust. There are probably better ways to remove it out there but this is just the way that i do. I decided to remove the entire wall of shiplap and provide a shiplap removal tutorial.

Remove wall plates and outlet covers. Though if you fake it you ll have to find another term for it because without the grooves it s not proper honest to goodness shiplap. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade. Caulk makes the entire project come together and look seamless.