Wall Installation
Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your wall.
Filed under:
How to Create a Wallpaper Accent Wall
An accent wall is a great way to express your creativity and style. When a Miami homeowner decided to upgrade her space, she called on the Ask This Old House team for help with wallpaper. With the help of a local wallpaper expert, host Kevin O’Connor helps apply a grasscloth wallpaper wall that really stands out.
How to Hang Wallpaper
You don't need to be a contractor to hang your own wallpaper. This article offers a step-by-step method for achieving a well-clad wall.
When and How to Use Cement Backerboard for a Durable Base
Cement backerboard is a durable and reliable building material option. In this guide, we break down when and how to use it.
Understanding Vapor and Moisture Barriers for the Home
Have you heard the term "moisture barriers"? Vapor and moisture barriers help control moisture and keep mold and corrosion at bay.
How to Hang a TV on Brick Wall
Can you mount a TV on a brick wall? Absolutely. But mounting a TV on brick does take more preparation, knowledge, and tools than installing one on drywall. This guide will show you how to hang a TV on a brick wall so you can make the most of your wall space and elevate your entertainment.
How To Choose the Right Grout for Tile Installation
This guide will help you decide which grout type is best for your tile installation. It covers grout types, costs, and applications.
Fire-Rated Drywall: When You Should Use it and Why
This Old House master carpenter, Norm Abram, explains the benefits of fire-rated 5/8-inch drywall and if it's worth it for residential homes.
How To Install Shiplap Walls
In this guide, we walk you though how to create the effect of shiplap by installing plywood panels to walls inside your home.
Exterior Walls That Exceed the Code | Pro2Pro Premiere
Learn how to build an exterior wall assembly that is air-tight, manages moisture, and provides an R-value that goes beyond the code.
Things To Know About Choosing Insulation for Your Home
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the options for insulation with host Kevin O’Connor.
How To Install Wainscoting
Want to give your home a DIY makeover at a low cost? Follow our step-by-step guide on how to install wainscoting.
How To Hang a Flat-Panel TV with Concealed Wiring
Electrician Scott Caron explains how to hang a flat-screen TV on the wall and conceal all the wiring in this helpful video and guide.
How To Hang a Flat-Screen TV
Tom Silva advises how to hang a flat-screen TV the right way to ensure safety and prevent wall damage. See the steps and get expert tips.
How to Create a Faux-Paneled Accent Wall
Learn how to install your own faux-paneled accent wall for a simple, affordable upgrade to any room in your house.
Everything You Need to Know About Wainscoting
Dress up your plain-Jane walls with stylish trim that also guards against scuffs and scratches. This Old House helps you get the look you want at a price you can afford.
Wainscoting Panels and Design Ideas
Explore the different wainscoting styles and materials available today to choose the right one for your next interior design project.
The Art of Adobe Restoration
Remodeling with adobe can make a house look as good as it did when it was first built.
The Best Techniques for Hanging Wallpaper
Master wallpaper hanging with expert tips in this guide. Learn prep, measuring, cutting, and smoothing techniques for pro-level results.
How To Cover Paneling Seams
You can have perfectly hidden paneling seams in your home by following these tips and tricks. Find out more here.
How To Install Beadboard Wainscoting
This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows us how to install beadboard wainscoting step by step in this guide.
How To Install Baseboards
Learn step-by-step how to install baseboards in your home like a pro, with tips from This Old House's Tom Silva.
Trimming Paneling
Create a snug fit where paneling abuts stone walls or other irregular surfaces
Lots of Groundwork Goes into the Best Rock Walls
Landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to build a wall that will stand up to almost anything thrown at it.
How To Build a Temporary Wall for an Instant Extra Bedroom
A DIY temporary wall is the perfect way to create an instant extra bedroom. Follow along with this step-by-step guide.