Many people have discovered the best quality knotty pine paneling is found online, and not at your local lumber company or DIY store. If you have ever picked through boards or lumber at the big box stores, you know some are rejects. Why spend your time and money looking for a few quality pieces in the pile of paneling when you can get the best online.
What Is Knotty Pine Paneling?
Knotty pine paneling is a sustainable product harvested from various species of pine trees. The best we have found comes from red pine, also called Norway pine. These trees are often replanted in large quantities on tree farms for future generations to enjoy. This product is a traditional wall covering that can be installed horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or in unique layout designs. It can be finished with a clear coat or stained and covered with a clear coat.
Pine paneling comes in several forms including tongue and groove, tongue and groove with the end-matching design, shiplap, and plain pine boards. Of these choices, the best is tongue and groove (TG) with the end-matching design for the following reasons:
- It does not show nail heads like paneling that must be spliced on the center of studs
- TG paneling lies flat and will not cup, twist, or bow when installed correctly
- It is virtually a “no-waste” product because the sawed-off piece starts the next row
- Homeowners with woodworking knowledge and skills can install it and save money
What Quality Features To Look For Online
If you are an old pro at buying and installing knotty pine paneling, you will understand what qualities and features to look for. If you are a first or second-time buyer or user, you should know the difference between good and bad paneling boards. Here’s what to look for:
- Buy paneling by the square foot – not by the linear foot
- Look for affordable prices with guaranteed quality
- Check to see the boards are dried to the correct moisture content
- Determine if each piece is hand-inspected for quality that is defect-free
- Each piece should be void of bowing, warping, or twisting
- All knots must be tight and present in the wood
- All pieces should be pre-sanded and ready for finishing
The best suppliers sell knotty pine paneling in unfinished and pre-finished conditions in a variety of stain colors. Your online orders should be easy to place and arrive in the best condition. Our company puts its reputation on the line with every piece of paneling we make and sell online because it is top quality.
What’s Available In Knotty Pine Paneling Online
It’s easy to order pine paneling, trims, and moldings online with a few clicks on your laptop or desktop computer. The knotty pine paneling experts recommend is thick enough to be sturdy and durable but not too thick for practical applications. Suppliers should have several choices available to meet your design needs, such as these:
- 4”, 5”, 6”, and 8” widths
- Finished thickness of ¾”
- TG with end-matching design
- All the desirable features already mentioned
- 15% to 20% savings in labor
- 8’ lengths and random lengths in package
- Unfinished and pre-finished paneling
- Trims and molding for paneling
There is a handy square foot calculator on our website to determine how much paneling you will need. Our paneling experts are available to help calculate the total running feet of trims and moldings for your project.
Unfinished Or Pre-Finished
It would help if you considered the pros and cons of both unfinished and pre-finished pine paneling before buying this product. It will make a significant difference in finishing and installing ease and time.
Unfinished Pros Unfinished Cons
Less expensive Must buy finishing materials
Can finish wood off site Finish may look less than perfect
Pre-Finished Pros Pre-Finished Cons
Faster installation time More expensive
Finish professionally applied
No finishing mess to clean up
You can choose a clear coat finish or a stain finish covered with two clear coat applications.
Trims And Moldings Finish The Job
The job isn’t finished until the various trims and moldings are installed. They are typically installed around doors, windows, corners, ceilings, tops of wainscoting, and baseboards. The most popular trims and molding include:
- Casing ● Ceiling Trim
- Baseboard ● Quarter Round
- Inside Corner ● Cove Molding
- Outside Corner ● Barnwood Trim
The round-over style of casing can be stained with your choice of colors and a clear coat added at the factory finishing room for your convenience. Ordering online provides the opportunity to purchase high-quality paneling and trims at fair prices. You get premium materials you will be proud of for your home or cabin.
