Accent Walls
Board-and-batten, shiplap, slat wood, and paneled accent walls that make a room.
Materials
What we install vs. what corner-cutters use.
Material
MDF battens, real wood slats, or veneer stone with proper backing.
PVC panels, low-grade peel-and-stick.
Why it matters: PVC yellows and warps; peel-and-stick falls off in humidity.
Prep
Wall skim-coated smooth, level and chalk-lined.
Battens nailed on a textured wall.
Why it matters: Bad prep shows through paint or veneer.
Finish
Filled, caulked, primed, sprayed or rolled 2 coats.
One-coat brush over unfilled nail holes.
Why it matters: Proper prep = furniture-quality finish.
Process
A predictable path — with real durations.
Design
1 dayConfirm pattern, spacing, material.
Prep
1 daySkim wall smooth, prime.
Install
1–2 daysSnap lines, level, install battens or slats.
Finish
1 dayFill, caulk, paint.
Why us
Why homeowners pick Modern Builders for accent walls.
We snap chalk lines and level every board. A board-and-batten wall with battens 1/8" out of plumb looks amateur; ours are dead-nuts. All paneling and wood accent walls get properly prepped — walls skim-coated smooth or textured to match, fasteners countersunk and filled, seams caulked before paint. Stone veneer walls are installed over proper substrate (cement board or WRB) with mechanical fastening plus mortar — not just glue that lets stone fall off in a year.
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
Wood tone or painted?+
Painted (board-and-batten, shiplap) reads timeless. Natural wood slats read modern/warm. Depends on your style.
Can you install one over textured drywall?+
Yes — we skim-coat smooth first for a clean look, or we can install directly if the batten spacing forgives the texture.
How long does it last?+
Properly installed accent walls last as long as your paint — 10+ years without touch-ups.
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