Knotty pine walls with their rustic charm and appeal blend quite well with many types of businesses. They are found in resorts, sporting goods stores, state park offices, flower and plant, outdoor equipment, ATV, and motorcycle stores. Offices and showrooms in these stores clad with knotty pine walls seem to bring nature into the building and attract customers. Let’s look at what your business might look like with knotty pine paneling walls.

Knotty Pine Paneling Walls Are Traditional

Knotty pine has been used for making board and batten walls for homes, cabins, and cottages for decades. It is currently applied to conventional wall framing and timber frame homes with insulation behind it. It is installed in horizontal, vertical, diagonal, unique, and wainscoting layouts with complementary trims and moldings.

Paneled walls are stained and painted in an endless array of colors. We do not recommend painting knotty pine paneling because the paint does not allow the wood to “breathe” like stain does. If you want white walls or ceilings, apply a whitewash stain instead of paint. Stain the trims and moldings the same or a contrasting color.

Knotty pine paneling with the tongue and groove end-matching design is fast and easy to apply with a nail gun. It is available in widths from 4” to 8,” various lengths, and 3/4” thick. The paneling is sturdy, provides more insulation than drywall, and is virtually a “no-waste” product.

Select The Walls And Layout Pattern

The first decision is selecting the walls to cover with paneling, and the second is the layout pattern. Here are some ideas to consider when planning this project for your business:

  • Do you want to panel the showroom, office, inventory room, or all of them?
  • When selecting each room, do you want all the walls paneled or only one or two?
  • Do you want 4”, 5”, 6”, or 8” wide pine paneling? How will you install random lengths?
  • Will you panel the entire wall, part of it, use a wainscoting, or accent wall pattern?
  • Will a horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or special layout appeal to your customers and employees the most?

“Knotty pine walls with their rustic charm and appeal blend quite well with many types of businesses.”

Unfinished Or Pre-Finished Knotty Pine Panel Walls

Unfinished and pre-finished knotty pine paneling are available for your walls. Unfinished wood is less expensive than pre-finished paneling, but it takes longer to complete the project. This product is hand-inspected and kiln-dried to the correct moisture content and for staining. The paneling may need a light sanding if you prefer smoother pieces. You can stain it before or after installation.

Pre-finished paneling saves 15%-20% of the work on your wall projects. You don’t need to schedule a painter or wait on suitable weather. Our craftsmen apply stain and clear coat finishes in a temperature and humidity-controlled atmosphere. Each piece is sanded before and after each coat of finish to provide a fine furniture shine. All you need to do is decide if you want a clear coat only, stain only, or stain and clear coat finish.

Consider Creating Knotty Pine Ceilings

Your business or home office will look even sharper with knotty pine ceilings. Order the same paneling you plan to use on the walls and install it. While wall paneling is secured to the wall framing with a nail gun, ceiling paneling is secured to either ceiling joists or furring strips. Both applications can be placed on top of drywall with a few modifications for switch plates, outlets, and lighting.

Pine ceilings are typically installed with the long pieces running parallel to the longest wall. The room seems to flow well this way; however, you can also install it across the room. The two most popular stains for pine ceilings are clear coat and whitewash. The whitewash is the choice for a lighter and brighter room.

Install Complementary Pine Trims And Moldings

Pine trims and moldings are installed around doors and windows, in corners, and at the tops and bottoms of walls. They are also available in unfinished and pre-finished conditions and many different styles. These are very popular for walls and ceilings:

  • Doors and Windows: Colonial, Three Bead, and Round-Over Casings
  • Corners: Inside and Outside Corner Trims
  • Ceilings: Triple Bead, Beveled Edge Crown Molding
  • Baseboards: Colonial, Three Bead, and Round-Over Casings
  • Walls: Chair Railing Colonial, Three Bead, and Round-Over Casings
  • Other: Quarter Round, Cove, and Base Shoe for various applications

In conclusion, knotty pine walls and ceilings provide rustic charm and appeal for many different types of businesses. Stain yours with an appropriate color to blend with the business décor, and you will get many compliments.

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