How To Build Accent Wall (That’ll Impress Everyone)

This Accent Wall video brings just the right amount of how-to, humor, and original design that you will be dying to design & build your own accent wall right now! This is an all new original accent wall idea that has never been done before. I walk you through each and every step to show you how we did it. We did all the work to figure this out so you can make your own and create an original design too. For such an impactful project we were impressed that it didn't break the bank. This is simply MDF and paint. You will turn any boring room into a focal point of the home that everyone will envy.....and it won't be like all of those other accent walls with just a couple of battens on the wall. We had a great time with this project and I got a lot of help from Mrs Sawdust and friends. It may seem like a tough project but I think really anyone could do it. We hope you enjoy this video and if you do then don't for get to subscribe to this channel so you won't miss all of the other videos coming out soon. Watch my skim coating video to learn how to prep your accent wall: https://youtu.be/kKRqEpAyP-w Check Out The Dude Sawdust Etsy Store for Merch and Digital Build Plans: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DudeSawdust?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Check us out on Patreon and become a supporter of the channel! https://www.patreon.com/Dudesawdust Visit Taytools Affiliate Link: 3,000+ Specialty Hand Tools for Woodworkers & Crafters of all types: https://lddy.no/12imo Support Dude Sawdust by purchasing though the Amazon affiliate links featured in this video: Skim Coating Supplies & Tools: 6 inch joint knife: https://rivr.link/LH9-LA26gY 14 inch mud pan: https://rivr.link/LH9-Y13i8K 3/4 inch paint roller: https://rivr.link/LH9-Gd0hlq 12 inch Taping knife: https://rivr.link/LH9-n5RPxd Paint grid: https://rivr.link/LH9-Y_tups Paint roller frame: https://rivr.link/LH9-M7cjZ9 Paint roller extension pole: https://rivr.link/LH9-z3iO5K 5 gallon bucket: https://rivr.link/LH9-U38Syb Dewalt 10 gallon wet/dry vacuum: https://rivr.link/LH9-gkuXj4 Bosch 2.5 amp Random Orbital Sander: https://rivr.link/LH9-tB-9kp 220 Grit Gator ROS Sandpaper: https://rivr.link/LH9-d6tDj3 Joint Compound: https://rivr.link/LH9-XOvAes Mixing arm: https://rivr.link/LH9-dW16QC Dewalt Cordless Drill: https://rivr.link/LH9-M_R3db Other Supplies & Tools: Starbond Medium Black Glue: https://rivr.link/LH9-k4sSjQ Starbond Accelerator https://rivr.link/LH9-36mJHF Green Frog Painter's Tape: https://rivr.link/LH9--P8vuH Bosch Laser Level: https://rivr.link/LH9-SEsJye Studbuddy magnetic stud finder: https://rivr.link/LH9-VVnH4x Milwaukee Demolition Gloves: https://rivr.link/LH9-48EBqm Porter Cable Circular Saw: https://rivr.link/LH9-JpRaZd Pittsburgh Clamp & Edge Guide: https://rivr.link/LH9-6ntcoe Dewalt Table Saw: https://rivr.link/LH9-ixHR0H 3M Safety Glasses: https://rivr.link/LH9-r20RdK Bosch Plunge & Fixed Router Combo Kit: https://rivr.link/LH9-MmuOvI Bosch Benchtop Router Table: https://rivr.link/LH9-dcWeTL Diablo/Freud 1/2” Rabbeting Bit: https://rivr.link/LH9-QRco5D Scotch Brite Scrub Pads: https://rivr.link/LH9-OuQHUw Framing Square: https://rivr.link/LH9-lAjBqe Dewalt Impact Driver: https://rivr.link/LH9-uVVS8y Dewalt Drill Bits: https://rivr.link/LH9-AO14s3 1 1/2 inch 16 gauge finish nails: https://rivr.link/LH9-5vOThA Ryobi 16 Gauge Finish Nailer: https://rivr.link/LH9-SHpA1D DeWALT 20V Barrel Grip Jigsaw (Tool Only): https://rivr.link/LH9-5kJWk3 Black & Decker Jigsaw Rip Fence: Part Number 1004501-00 (for the DeWALT Jigsaw): https://rivr.link/LH9-cANx_G Diablo 20 Jigsaw T-Shank Blade Set: https://rivr.link/LH9-RInwhL Dewalt 4.5 Inch Trigger Clamps: https://rivr.link/LH9-dXNkke Dewalt 6 Inch Trigger Clamps: https://rivr.link/LH9-x6CCLQ Dewalt 12 inch trigger clamps: https://rivr.link/LH9-GhVmY0 Irwin Chalk Reel: https://rivr.link/LH9-CQ2lCt 2 1/2” Wood Screws Torx Head: https://rivr.link/LH9-u9nVnM Swanson 12 inch Speed Square: https://rivr.link/LH9-xNI4hL Empire 6 inch Speed Square: https://rivr.link/LH9-VYsFUa Caulking Gun: https://rivr.link/LH9-mqdZaw Loctite PL375 Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive: https://rivr.link/LH9-Ln2H5r Electrical Box Extender 1 Gang: https://rivr.link/LH9-CvfIzl Electrical Tester: https://rivr.link/LH9-Rje0mu Contact: (I'm great at responding to my subscribers: Mention "Subscriber" in the subject) dudesawdustchannel@gmail.com 0:00 A Reverse Floating Accent Wall 0:28 How to skim coat a wall 2:12 Painting the wall and finding the studs 3:13 Covering the entire wall with MDF 6:28 How we came up with the design 7:35 How we transferred the design onto the wall 8:45 Removing each piece of MDF, cutting, and mounting 12:16 How to install an electrical box extender 14:11 Using finish nails and construction adhesive 15:05 Prepping for painting and floating the seams 15:42 Mrs Sawdust paints and we discover a big mistake 16:45 2 big mistakes 18:12 Putting our son's room back together