How to Make Upholstered Wall Panels

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Transform a plain wall into a custom accent piece by adding upholstered wall panels. Since they can be made to your unique measurements, it's possible to add them to any indoor space. With some Sailrite® supplies and our colorful array of fabrics, you can add stunning decoration to your home. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to measure, cut and secure upholstered wall panels to brighten up any living area.

Video Chapters:

Measuring Wall - 0:37 min.
Determining Panel Size - 1:08 min.
Cutting Wood to Size - 3:38 min.
Securing Vertical Mounting Boards - 4:56 min.
Pre-mounting Panels for BeauClip Hole - 8:01 min.
Installing BeauClip - 13:23 min.
Applying Foam & Batting to Panel - 16:10 min.
Upholstering Wall Panels - 19:54 min.
Installing - 28:00 min.
Materials List - 29:05 min.

Materials List:

Fabric Backed 1/2” Sew Foam 58” - Item #124306
Polyester Batting White - Item #100158
Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12 oz. - Item #120464
Decorative Upholstery Fabric from Sailrite
Sailrite^® 21 Gauge 1/2" (12mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Galvanized) - Item #8012GZ
BeauClip Panel Mounting System - Item #107156 (4 per wall panel)
Anchors and Screws (appropriate for your wall)
#4 x 1/2” Wood Screws Flat Head (32 each per wall panel)
OSB Wood Panel 1/2”
Pine Board 1 x 3 (actual size 3/4” x 2-1/2”) (2 per each column of wall panels, length equal to height of wall)

Tools List:

Sailrite^® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - Item #121410
Tape Measure
Pencil
Table Saw or Circular Saw
Level
Drill with Bits and Drivers
1/2” Drill
Stud Finder
Drill Stop or Tape
Scissors
Electric Kitchen Knife
Permanent Marker
Needle-Nose Pliers

The panels we’ve made in this video attach to the wall using vertical mounting boards and BeauClips (#107156), and the fabric is attached using a staple gun, much like our Sailrite^® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun (#121410). The BeauClip Panel Mounting System is a simple and durable fastener solution for hanging panels accurately and securely in place to solid surfaces. After installation, the BeauClip securely snaps into place and holds up to 15 pounds per clip, making them perfect for upholstered wall panels.

This project allows you the freedom to customize a space by choosing the fabric that fits your preferences for style and durability. We offer hundreds of home décor fabrics that can be utilized for beautifully upholstered wall panels. In order to match the box cushions already in the room, we used a coordinating fabric for our wall panels. You can find thousands of upholstery fabrics at Sailrite in a variety of patterns, textures and fabrics. If you want to create a similar look, watch us craft the box cushions in our “How To Make a Quick & Easy Box Cushion” video (#200707XHT).

Go ahead and get creative! We’d love to see the finished product when you’re done.