Beadboard 1x6x10' Knotty #2 Grade Pine

Our knotty #2 grade 1x6x10' Beadboard reveals the natural bright yellow pine wood grain, making it a beautiful choice for your interior walls and ceilings. Originating during the Victorian era in England, beadboard is known for its traditional look and versatility, often painted white (or haint blue for porch ceilings in the south) and used for wainscoting, ceilings, wall paneling, etc.

Beadboard has traditionally been a preferred choice for wainscoting, where a solid wood board provides more durability than drywall and wallpaper in high-traffic areas where furniture and other items may occasionally brush against the wall. 

These 1x6 beadboard panels provide a similar look to the 4x8 MDF sheets that can be obtained at big box stores, but are made from solid wood, which is more durable and more resistant to water (make sure you apply a proper sealant if used in moist environments like bathrooms or kitchens!). Beadboard can be installed on walls and ceilings where the underlying surface is not entirely level, and the beadboard pattern helps hide the irregularity. 

Beadboard is most commonly applied vertically for wainscoting in bathrooms, kitchens, and dining rooms, specially in late 18th century and early 19th century homes. It is still useful today in high-traffic areas, areas where chairs and other furniture may occasionally scrape against or ding up the wall, as beadboard is more durable (and sometimes cheaper to install) than wallpaper or drywall.

Board Pricing:

• $3/square foot
• $12.51/board

Specifications:

• 4.17 square feet of coverage per board
• 5” actual reveal across the width of the board once installed
• Kiln dried #2 Grade Southern Yellow Pine

More Information:

Since the boards interlock with tongue and groove, beadboard is most commonly blind-nailed into place at a 45 degree angle through the tongue (to hide the nails) at the joists with 16 to 18 gauge finish nails.

The #2 grade pine has knots. Most of the knots are tight, although there may be a loose knot here and there.