Adorn Your Den with Knotty Pine Paneling

You den’s walls and ceiling will look fantastic with rustic Knotty Pine paneling by Skyline Woods. Nothing looks more rustic and simulates a cabin more than Knotty Pine. This preferred wall material has been used for over one hundred years and never seems to go out of style. Add a little coordinating artwork and décor, and you have an inviting room you will never tire of.

Modern milled paneling for walls and ceilings is superior to old paneling in these ways:

• It contains tongue and groove features that tightly lock the sides of pieces together.
• The end-matching system allows boards to snap together on the ends between studs.
• You can save up to 20% labor time and 20% on wasted materials.
• Leading dealers supply defect free paneling in convenient sizes.
• Expertly sprayed pre-finished paneling is available for faster installation
• Videos are available to instruct homeowners how to install Knotty Pine Paneling.

Let’s take a closer look at our rustic knotty pine paneling on walls and ceilings and how you can complete the look with matching trim.

Beautiful Walls

You’ve probably seen rustic Knotty Pine walls that were installed many years ago in businesses and homes. They exude a warm, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere. Today’s high-quality paneling products look even better with all the available stain colors and advanced millwork.

The walls in this paneled den/family room provide the appearance that is a favorite for cabins, log homes, and cottages. You can have this same look and save money by installing it yourself. Create knotty pine interior walls to suit your preferences with 4”, 5”, 6”, or 8” wide panels.

The 4” and 5” wide paneling provides more of a modern style, while the 6” and 8” looks like classic Knotty Pine walls. The ¾” thickness creates panels that are much sturdier than the ¼” thick 4’x8’ panels that were popular in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Additionally, modern paneling is real solid wood unlike the thin sheets used in former years.

Another bonus with modern paneling is the tongue and groove boards. With this construction, nail heads don’t show because they are hidden between the boards. Quality panels from a leading dealer come ready to stain the color of your choice. Create light, medium, or dark walls with ease, then apply a clear finish. Den walls never looked so good!

Rustic Ceilings

If installing rustic Knotty Pine paneling on the walls of your home or cabin isn’t your first choice, you should consider ceiling installation. Just look at how beautiful this home’s ceiling is. The vaulted style allows more paneling to be displayed. It is breathtaking and will catch anyone’s eye while in your home.

Tongue and groove paneling is installed on ceilings the same way it is on walls. You simply put each piece in place and nail it with a gun to the rafters. While it requires additional work, setting up scaffolding makes the job easier. You have the option of coloring the ceilings the same as the walls or using a different color stain.

Some homeowners use a different width of paneling for their ceilings and mix and match the 4”, 5”, 6”, or 8” wide boards. Any way you approach it, rustic knotty pine is a welcome addition to flat or vaulted ceilings. Additionally, evenly spaced beams can add a mountain lodge touch that everyone can appreciate.

Trim and Molding

Walls and ceilings need appropriately matched trim and molding in all rooms. Place trim:

• Around doors and windows
• Above the floors as baseboards
• Inside and outside corners of walls
• Where the walls and ceilings meet
• On walls as chair railing

Knotty Pine trims are available in different styles, widths, and thicknesses for your pleasure. You can color the trims the same as the panels, use a contrasting shade of stain or a combination. If you want to get fancy, you can even add crown molding. It’s larger than conventional ceiling molding and really catches the eye.

Use Knotty Pine Flooring for the Final Touch

As you decorate, you might find that your carpeting and tile just don’t go with your new rustic Knotty Pine walls or ceilings. Quality Pine flooring is a natural complement to Pine paneling. The easiest and fastest way to install flooring is by using pre-finished boards with a micro-chamber around the edges. Six-inch floorboards are ideal for a den or family room because they add a warm country look.

Typical unfinished Knotty Pine flooring is available in 4“, 5” and 6” widths and with tongue and groove features on all four sides. Purchase flooring that is ¾” thick for strength and durability. Tip: Sand and finish the flooring after installation for a picture-perfect look!