Alright, so I wanted to try this “batten dancing” thing with some solid timber I had lying around. I’d seen some cool wall designs online and figured, “Why not give it a shot?”

Getting Started

First things first, I gathered my materials. I had some leftover timber planks from a previous project – nice, solid pieces, thankfully. I also grabbed my trusty measuring tape, a pencil, a level, my saw (a circular saw, to be precise), some construction adhesive, and finishing nails. Oh, and safety glasses! Gotta protect the eyes.

Measuring and Cutting

Next, I measured the wall where I wanted to put this… uh… “art.” I wanted a specific pattern, kinda geometric, so I spent a good chunk of time marking out where each piece of timber would go. I used the level to make sure my lines were straight – nobody wants wonky battens.

Then came the cutting. I used my circular saw to cut the timber planks to the lengths I had marked. This part was a little messy, sawdust everywhere, but pretty satisfying. I made sure to double-check my measurements before each cut – measure twice, cut once, right?

Attaching the Battens

• I applied construction adhesive to the back of each timber piece. A good, thick line of it, to make sure it would stick.
• Then, I carefully placed each piece on the wall, following the lines I had drawn earlier. I pressed firmly to make sure the adhesive made good contact.
• For extra security, I hammered in some finishing nails along the length of each batten. Just to make sure they wouldn’t go anywhere.

The Finishing Touches

After all the battens were up, I stepped back and admired my handiwork. It actually looked pretty good! I filled in the nail holes with some wood filler, let it dry, and then gave the whole thing a light *, paint them all!

And that’s it! My “batten dancing” solid timber project was complete. It was a fun little DIY project, and it definitely added some character to the room. Not bad for a weekend’s work, if I do say so myself.