Carpentry & Joinery

Improve look of an internal wall made of planks, to creat faux T&G effect

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.41 PM

Our cottage was built in c1900. One upstairs room, used as a study, was created by walls that look like vertical non-T&G floorboards. Some small gaps show, which here and there have been partially blocked by paint over the years. I’d like to make them look more interesting when I next decorate (paint) and wondered how I could create slightly more pronounced groves where the boards meet. The only idea I have had (I am no DIYer) is whether the desired effect could be achieved by a countersink bit in a drill being carefully 'drawn' down the gap - or a similar procedure using a router bit. All I seek is a more interesting surface feature that hints at a T&G 'v' grove, which will look good when the whole wall is repainted. All advice welcome. The outward-facing wall runs alongside a narrow landing. Thank you. HughUK