SB LIVING
BY BECKY CUNNINGHAM
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ave you been searching for an inexpensive way to add rich texture to your home without a complete remodel? Faux brick panels are an amazing option! Whether you have a brand new home, or one that is older…the addition of textured walls creates an eye-catching statement in any room! As avid DIY project fans, we were on a quest to find a textured wall treatment that would not break the bank and still provide a beautiful feature wall in our master bathroom. Our home is fairly young, at fifteen years old. However, at builder-grade status, we wanted to add patina and character to our home. And we have accomplished this in most rooms by adding architectural elements and accent walls. Shiplap has been our go-to for the main areas. However, with the master bathroom refresh, we wanted to do something different…and unexpected. After admiring some inspiration photos, we decided that faux brick panels (actually made of wood) would be our best, budget-friendly option. In addition, the panels can be installed directly on top of the existing drywall…making this a NO demo refresh!
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FAUX BRICK
Faux brick panels can be found at your local DIY Home Improvement store. Each panel comes in eight by four-foot sections, at approximately $33.00 each. So, after measuring, we only needed three panels to complete one accent wall in our bathroom. Here are the complete step-by-step instructions on covering drywall with faux brick panels: Step one: Choose and measure the wall that you want to install the faux brick panels. Calculate the square footage, then purchase the number of panels that will be used to cover the wall. Step two: Clean the wall by removing nails, light fixtures, electrical
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