Board and Batten DIY install questions

[Corbino]

Hey all, I’m wondering if I’ll be fine with installing mdf board wall paneling with only construction grade adhesive (gorilla glue) without having to use brad nails… reason being is because I have a fire sprinkler installed (see top of image) on the walls and the FD advised those pipes aren’t to deep and can potentially be punctured… worried about puncturing any lines and prefer to use glue only..

 

[billshack]

I would not use gorilla glue very expensive. there are other construction adhesives that work just fine .
https://homeinspectioninsider.com/best-adhesives-for-wood-paneling/

 

[Corbino]

I would not use gorilla glue very expensive. there are other construction adhesives that work just fine .
https://homeinspectioninsider.com/best-adhesives-for-wood-paneling/

So no nails should do the trick? I’ve seen videos of board and batten jobs done without brad nails but wanted more opinions

 

[billshack]

So no nails should do the trick? I’ve seen videos of board and batten jobs done without brad nails but wanted more opinions

yes it will work, buy more than you think you will need

 

[Eddie_T]

Are you doing full paneling or just adding batten strips to existing surface to simulate board and batten (or wainscoting panels)?

 

[Corbino]

Are you doing full paneling or just adding batten strips to existing surface to simulate board and batten (or wainscoting panels)?

I am adding mdf panel strips (Cut to size of course) to the existing wall, using some construction adhesive

 

[Eddie_T]

I am adding mdf panel strips (Cut to size of course) to the existing wall, using some construction adhesive

I've considered doing that very thing. There's some neat designs out there that interest me but I've been a couple of years building a kitchen island (due to lack of motivation).