Sarasota, FL · 9 photos
Board and batten walls in a hallway and dining room
A vertical batten hallway and a grid-panel dining wall, filled, caulked and painted white.
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Board and batten walls in Sarasota
A board and batten wall turns a plain hallway, bedroom or dining room into the room people remember. We lay it out to your wall, fill every nail hole and seam, and paint it so it looks built in, not stuck on.
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20 years paintingIn the US, now based in North Port
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Prep done rightWashed, scraped, caulked, primed
Board and batten is one of the most requested interior upgrades in Sarasota right now, especially in newer homes east of I-75 where every wall came from the builder flat and identical. A wall of trim panels behind a bed, along a stair or in a dining room adds depth and shadow lines that paint alone cannot.
It is finish carpentry and painting together: thin boards fastened onto the existing wall surface, then filled, caulked and painted. No walls are opened or moved. Most single walls are done in one to two days.
Included
What a Sarasota board and batten wall includes
- Layout drawn to your wall — batten spacing worked out around outlets, switches, windows and the ceiling height so the grid looks even
- Classic, grid or picture-frame styles, full height or wainscot height with a ledge
- Boards fastened flat and level on the existing wall, following the wall where it is not straight
- Nail holes filled and sanded, every joint caulked so the panels read as one surface
- Primed and painted in two coats, usually satin or semi-gloss so the wall wipes clean
- Outlets and switch plates extended or reset to sit flush with the new surface
Colors Sarasota homeowners choose
Deep greens, navy, charcoal and black are the most popular board and batten colors here, often in a room with otherwise light walls. White or soft white on white works in coastal-style homes and on the keys, where the light is very strong. We paint sample boards so you can see the color in the shadows of the battens before committing; see color consultation.
Textured Sarasota walls are not a problem: the boards sit on top of the texture, and the panels between them are either left textured for a softer look or skimmed smooth before painting.
Where board and batten works well
Behind a bed as a headboard wall; along a staircase or long hallway; in dining rooms at wainscot height; in entries and mudrooms with hooks on the top rail; and in home offices that show up on video calls. We will tell you honestly where a feature wall will look forced, such as on a short wall broken up by doors. For the full service, see accent walls and board and batten; for painting the rest of the room or house, see interior painting in Sarasota.
FAQ
Board and batten in Sarasota: questions
How long does one board and batten wall take?
Most single walls take one to two days: installation and filling on the first, painting on the second. A tall stair wall takes longer.
Do you remove anything from the wall?
Only baseboard where the design needs it and outlet covers. The boards go on top of the existing wall; nothing is opened or rebuilt.
Can you do board and batten on a stair wall?
Yes. Stair walls need the battens angled to follow the stairs, which takes more layout time, and we use planks for safe access over the steps.
From the blog
Go to the blog Helpful reading
Short guides that answer the questions we hear most before a job starts.
InteriorPaint Sheen Guide
Which paint sheen goes where in a Florida home: flat ceilings, eggshell living areas, satin baths, semi-gloss trim and what changes on stucco outside.
PlanningPrepare Your Home for Painters
What to sort out before the painters arrive: colors and HOA approval, valuables, sprinklers, pets, parking and condo rules, plus what the crew handles itself.
PlanningCompare Painting Estimates
Three quotes, three different numbers. Compare scope, prep, coats, products and the walk-through to see which estimates describe the same job.
HOAHOA Color Approval
Most Florida HOAs need written ARC approval before you change, or even refresh, exterior colors. Here is what to submit and how to avoid delays.
Thinking about a feature wall in Sarasota?
Send a photo of the wall with its rough size, and we will suggest a layout and price it.