Wainscoting and prep

   As stated before I wanted the look of wainscoting at the base of the wall. When I was planning the dimensions of the entire wall I had revealed my width to be four-feet based on a standard. I found a four-foot wide panel of "wainscoting" that would have the perfect look. I also chose a trim that would work for both the baseboard and the chair rail (nobody is going to pay that close attention anyways). Using an 8-foot general purchase trim was economical and easy since I just needed to cut it in half.

     I decided it best to lay the wallpaper before installing the trim, that way any defects in cutting could be hidden under the trim. I made an educated guess that the surface of the plywood would need to be prepared before wallpaper was to be applied. I did some research and found a type of paint primer ideal for this situation. So next, I obviously primed the surface.

    Then I went on to paint the trim and the wainscoting. I bought a sample size of an antique white that looked appropriate. It was a "creamier" color that toned down the bright white that didn't look antique at all.