Preparing The Accent Wall to Paint:
Step 5) Using 220-grit sandpaper, begin sanding each and every edge of the plywood.
Diva Tip: If I re-created this wall again, I would sand the edges of the plywood prior to nailing it to wall.
Step 7) Fill the nail holes with Bondo. You can use a putty knife or my personal favorite…your finger. Let dry. Repeat if necessary.
Step 7) Caulk 
Step 8) Apply a good quality primer made for raw wood. Let dry. The primer serves 2 purposes: 1) It seals the wood and 2) I will help identify any imperfections that need to be addressed prior to painting the wall paint.
The red areas on the wall are the areas I touched up after priming. I sanded one more time and the wall was ready for paint.
Step 9) Using a good quality wall paint and a paint sprayer, apply a coat of paint to the entire wall. Let dry. I chose to paint the accent wall the same color as the other walls in the room, Benjamin Moore HC-172 Revere Pewter.
Step 10) Repeat step 9. Let dry. Repeat if necessary.
Look at the incredible depth of this wall. The plywood literally jumps off the wall.
Here is a picture of the accent wall in the finished space. Isn’t it stunning? I think this project may be my absolute favorite.
#PlywoodPretty Blog Hop sponsored by Remodelholic:
I am excited to be part of the Remodelholic #PlywoodPretty Blog Hop during their plywood project week! Be sure to check out all the other DIY plywood projects by some amazing bloggers! You do not want to miss out! It’s time to Blog Hop!
Outdoor sectional sofa | Remodelaholic
Mini barn door for a crawl space | The Cofran Home
Handlettered “hello” sign | Lemon Thistle
Easy TV tray | Practical and Pretty
Rolling storage drawers | Happy Go Lucky
Mid-century modular lego table | The Created Home
Entryway bench | Woodshop Diaries
Farmhouse sign | Our Crafty Mom
Mid-century daybed | Paper Daisy Design
Produce bins | Anika’s DIY Life
Plywood accent wall | Diva of DIY
Kids chairs with storage | Our House Now a Home
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Looking for more DIY ideas? Check out these:
- Home Improvement: Cheap and Easy Dramatic Baseboards
- How to Make a Pallet Wall from Free Pallet Wood
- How to Make Your Own Platform Bed with Storage
