How to Install Stikwood Peel and Stick Wood Planks in 3 Easy Steps

Let Stikwood Relax in its New Home

Take Stikwood out of the box and remove plastic wrap. Stack them in their new room and leave them to acclimate for 2-5 days prior to install day.

DIY TIP: Stack the planks into piles by length so plank selection is a little faster on installation day.

Dry & Dust Free is the Way to Be

On Installation day, wipe the surface to make sure it is clean and dust-free. Stikwood sticks really well to a clean, dry, painted surface. If painting right before installing.

Important: Remember to let any fresh paint dry completely—while it may feel dry after 2 days, it needs more time, typically 5-7 days.

Set Your Starting Line

Measure down from the ceiling and draw a level line about eye height across your wall. We call this your reference line.

DIY TIP: Draw your reference line where it is easy for you to reach. The measurement from the ceiling just needs to be some multiple of the width of your planks. Our standard planks are 5 inches wide, so drawing the line at 25˝ from the ceiling works perfect.

Peel & Stik Your First Two Planks

Peel the tape backer off of one of the long planks and place above the line near center of the wall. Place a second long plank under the first so they are staggered being careful that they align with your reference line. The more accurate you are with these first planks the easier your install day will be.

Start Filling in the First Two Rows

Alternate placing boards above and below the line, so your first two rows are nice and level. Making sure each plank butts nicely to the planks above or below and follows the reference line accurately.

DIY TIP: You’ll quickly notice that there is some art to choosing the planks and where you place them. You can always lay a row or two out on the floor before placing them.

Cutting the End Pieces for Your First Two Rows

When you get to the end of a row, you will need to cut a plank to fit. You can use a tape measure, or simply place the end of the board to be cut in the corner and mark the point that the plank overlaps the previous board in the row. Quick and easy!

DIY TIP: The piece you cut off can be used to start the next row on the opposite side of the room.

Complete Your First Two Rows

Place the cut planks to complete the first two rows. Take a moment to make sure the rows are level and placed so they butt nicely to all the other planks. The more accurate these first tow rows are the easier the install will be.

Fill in the Rest of the Wall

Work down off the first to rows completing a row at a time. Take a step back after every few planks, so you don’t lose sight of the overall design. Make sure to place each new board as close as you can to the previous to avoid gaps. You can check ever few rows to make sure the pattern is level, and make tiny adjustments if needed.

DIY TIP: Stikwood is made from real reclaimed wood. Each board is unique with its own characteristics like knots and nail holes. If you don’t like a part of a board, just cut it out.

Staggered is Beautiful

Two planks that end at or close to same location on a staggered design tend to draw the eye and break the pattern. Make sure when you place a plank that the ends don’t line up. As a rule of thumb, we try and make sure they are at least 4 inches apart.

Ripping and Placing Your Last Row

The very last row will need to be cut to width lengthwise (or 'ripped'). Use a jigsaw or table saw for this (you can even use a utility knife), and work from one corner to the other to limit the number of cuts.

Roll, Roll, Roll Your Planks

You don't have to be the hulk, but applying pressure is important. Roll the entire surface of each plank with a J-roller. Don't worry, you can’t roll too much. The adhesive is pressure sensitive.

Enjoy Your New Accent Wall!

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Outlets & Lightswitches

When you reach an outlet, just butt the first board right up to it, This makes the cut in the next board a simple 'L' cut. For the next row, butt to the other side of the outlet to keep the staggered look.

Using a small scrap piece of Stikwood as a shim, loosen the two screws holding the outlet in place, put the shims under the flanges and tighten it back up…it's simple, no extender needed.

Use Wood Corner Trim for Outside Corners

Peel+Stik our Wood Corner Trim onto all outside corners first, then butt the planks to the edge of the trim. You can install the planks first and put the trim on top if you prefer.

Use Metal Edge Trim to End Your Accent Wall at an Outside Corner or Mid-wall

Peel+Stik our Metal Edge Trim where you need a clean finished edge to a design.