Unlike the dark and dreary look of the 1960s and ‘70s—big sheets of plywood with a laminate ... popular in recent years are shiplap and tongue and groove. While they share similarities ...

Install a layer of 5/8-in. CDX plywood and screw it to the subfloor with 1-5/8 in. drywall screws spaced every 4 in. 3/4-in.

Shiplap and tongue and groove paneling are hallmarks of coastal, cottage and farmhouse decor. Which type of paneling is right ...