Shiplap/Board & Batten
Add beauty and warmth to your walls with DakotaTM shiplap and batten planks. Add an accent wall, spruce up your hallways, or heighten your room with shiplap on the ceiling. The self-aligning tongue and groove profile makes installation quick and easy with no visible nail holes. Choose a profile or mix and match and pick from a variety of finishes for every home and aesthetic.
- Perfect for accent walls, wainscotting, and ceilings (Interior use only)
- Variety of finish options provide a modern take on classic shiplap
- Prefinished to save you time
- Easy tongue and groove installation with no visable nail holes
- Install horizontally or vertically - get creative by combining sizes and finishes
- Available in 8' and 12'
- Particle board is engineered to be durable and consistent
- Use as decoration for DIY projects like furniture, cabinetry, crafts, and more!
- Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) - sustainable use of wood fiber
- Made in the USA
How Much Shiplap Do You Need?
After choosing your prefinished shiplap color, height, and length on Menards.com click on the Calculate Your Needs button located under the finish swatches to input the area of your project. This feature will tell you how much material is needed for your project.
Finish:
White / Paintable
Barnwood
Ponderosa
Coastal Oak
Cottage
Heritage Oak
Matte Black
Style:
Not available in this color
Shiplap
Thickness: 1/2"
Width: 7-1/4"
Lengths: 8', 12'
Cover more space with less, a modern option for large accent walls, hallways, and ceilings.
Not available in this color
Skinny Shiplap
Thickness: 1/2"
Width: 5-1/8"
Lengths: 8', 12'
Best for use in smaller rooms such as bathrooms, laundry rooms and mudrooms for a more classic look.
Not available in this color
Board & Batten
Thickness: 3/4"
Width: 2-1/2"
Length: 8'
Pair with shiplap or skinny shiplap and finish with batten trim for an easy board and batten accent wall.
Installation Video:
Dakota Shiplap Difference:
Dakota Shiplap:
Tongue and groove locks each plank into place
Hidden nail holes for quicker installation
Competing Shiplap:
Lap profile requires face nailing to keep it in place
Visible nail holes need to be filled, sanded, and painted
Customize Your Room With Board & Batten!
Combine shiplap, skinny shiplap, and batten planks for an easy board and batten accent wall.
Any Pattern:
Single
Double
Triple
Any Height:
1/3 Height
1/2 Height
Full Height
Installation Made Easy
Step 1:
Plan Your Installation
Lay your pattern out on the floor, shuffle planks as needed and plan your cuts.
Step 2:
Prep The First Plank
Cut the first plank according to your plan and apply construction adhesive to the back.
Step 3:
Install The First Plank
Starting at one corner of your wall, nail the first plank diagonally through the tongue into each stud.
Step 4:
Follow Your Pattern
Cut each plank to length and apply construction adhesive as you go. Interlock the tongue and groove of each plank and nail diagonally into each stud.
Step 5:
Finish Your Wall
Use any profile of coordinating DakotaTM trim to add the finishing touches to your wall.
Trim Out Any Wall With A Variety Of Profiles In Coordinating Dakota Finishes.
Complete your DakotaTM shiplap project with matching trim available in all shiplap finishes to ensure your project works with any finish combination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Install shiplap in any room of your home that does not have drastic, prolonged fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Install your shiplap on walls or ceilings. Note: see installation instructions for proper installation.
Yes, our white shiplap is primed and ready to paint to match your home's aesthetic, or leave it white for a classic shiplap look.
Yes, when installing shiplap perpendicular to studs, fasten shiplap to wall on studs every 16". If installing shiplap parallel to studs, furring strips must be added horizontally every 16". If installing shiplap on the ceiling, an OSB backer and adhesive must be used atop studs.
Our shiplap can be installed with just a nail gun and adhesive. Construction adhesive can be applied to the back of each plank or on studs for a secure fit. The end of each plank must be painted with a color match latex paint found in the Menards paint department.
Use the calculator on Menards.com to easily find out how much shiplap is needed for each wall, just input your square footage. Note: the calculator adds an additional 10% of material for cuts, pattern matching, and installation errors.
Easily finish your wall or ceiling with coordinating finishes of Dakota moulding in a variety of profiles for any application.
