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Originally Posted by WalkoftheEarth  Its been a while... but I believe the panels came in 8ft lengths. (maybe 4x8?) . it was only about 1/4 of an inch thick. It is layered over 5/8" sheetrock. However, there is a 1/8" layer of acoustical foam buffering the layers. I just felt that keeping the wood from direct contact with the walls would be a good idea. I dont remember the brand. but i got it from a "builders surplus" in my area. I put 2 coats of poly on it and thats all.
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1/4" thick... and 8' lengths... this may be the stuff (or very similar) that is currently available at Home Depot.
I assume you nailed it in, yes? I guess with the foam underneath, you
had to nail it. One good thing about the 1/4" stuff is that it's so thin and light that you can affix it with construction adhesive instead of nails if needed or so desired. But I did noticed that with some of the 1/4" thick stuff I have here (not yet installed), it started warping / cupping over time... so I'm thinking that nailing would be a better choice in any case to help hold it down tight and not move.
I originally had felt that the "thin" 1/4" stuff did not offer a deep enough bevel / groove at the seams for a lush look, but your finished installation looks great. I will reconsider the 1/4" stuff. It's important to see a finished installation, very hard to picture things in your head sometimes.