Yep, I’ve found another item to fall into “My Favorite Things” category!
You see, I’ve always loved the look of a reclaimed wood wall. It’s a great way to bring in warmth and character to a room. It can be a very small investment that makes a BIG visual statement.
Removable Reclaimed Wood
Two of the most common challenges when creating an accent wall is that the products are difficult to install and they are permanent. But, I’ve found an awesome option if you don’t want it to become permanent (i.e. live in an apartment but want the rustic look or don’t want to damage your walls.)
Artis Wall™ can help you create a designer look in under an hour.
Now for the SUPER cool part! This product is removable and reusable and it doesn’t damage the wall! Go here to see a video on how it works.
Every Plank Has History
Now another Super DUPER cool feature! The reclaimed wood comes from old barns and structures around the US. It’s like a piece of history in your home. You can actually learn about where the wood you purchased came from as each piece is originally part of a barn or structure around the country! This makes for a great talking piece!
Reclaim Your Wall
I was given the opportunity to try Artis Wall in my home. I was so excited! For my room, I didn’t want a whole wall at first. I wanted to make sure it would fit the room style and layout. Now that I’ve installed this, I’ve fallen in love and think I may go for the whole wall. For now, however, it’s a great focal point to tie the room together. This took Geno and I just about an hour to plan and get installed.
When you take it out of the box, you’ll find the Artis Wall planks are cut and finished into thin panels. They come in random lengths to provide you with the ability to make one-of-a-kind patterns.
Each Artis Wall box comes with A.I.M. strips or Artis Installation Method strips. These strips make installation quick and easy, providing you with easy removal, leaving little-to-no damage to the wall. It’s basically a really snazzy velcro that allows the wood to easily be removed.
Probably the most difficult part of the project was scoring the wood and breaking it to fit perfectly. But honestly, with the right tools, it’s was simple to do. Like I said, this project took us under one hour and we actually had fun doing it!
A square foot is priced at $13.95, which also comes with the A.I.M. strips. So 20 square feet costs $279. BUT 1 very LUCKY MyDFWMommy reader gets one box of Artis Wall, choice of style, shipped to your home! Just leave a comment below and a winner will be chosen on September 7th!
This is way easier than trying to buy or find the wood yourself and you get 100% damage-free reclaimed wood wall!
Permanent Reclaimed Wood Wall
So if you don’t like doing it the Artis Wall way, or the really easy way, yes, you can do this on your own. Reclaimed wood can come from a variety of sources — shipping pallets, boats, barns, sheds, mills, commercial structures and even your home if you’re remodeling. It’s possible to score a pile of reclaimed wood for free if you know where to look and can do the legwork.
I’ve seen wood being offered on NextDoor Neighbors, Craigslist and even on Facebook Garage Sale groups. Local excavation companies can also be a good source, since they are often called in to demolish old buildings, and the less they have to excavate, the better. It helps to be able to see it in person to get a feel for how it has weathered and aged — the characteristics that make it so distinctive.
It’s also a good idea to look out for bug infestation, since that can turn into a homeowner nightmare. Reclaimed wood that is brittle and nonuniform can require extra steps, such as carving tongue and groove parts and then milling the surface for a smooth finish. But don’t be afraid of wood with distinct age marks.
Tools you will need: If you decide to take on the project yourself, your list of supplies will vary depending on the condition of the wood. But you will probably need a nail gun, a chop saw and sandpaper. You’ll also want to know the square footage of the wall you’re covering — this will help with budgeting as well.
Here are some videos to use as resources to get you started.
Awe… this is amazing stuff! I have the perfect space for it!
I’d love to have an Artis Wall!
I already know where I would put it!
We have the perfect accent wall in our living room to try this! I have been dying to try this out!
We were looking to update our fireplace. This would be great!
We need it
We would love to do this in our 1/2 bath! I actually already ordered the sample colors to see what they look like!
I want to win this for my wife, she loves this look
What a great idea! The reclaimed wood has become so popular on the DIY decorating shows. I would love to try it
This would be great in my son’s room!
Looks amazing.
I’d love to try this behind my tv in my apartment.
Very cool! Would love this for my man cave.
Looking for this for quite a bit, planning to do a makeover on the family room, would be great to have it done for the holidays… good luck everyone!
This is such an exciting concept, especially for one such as myself. It changes the whole mood in the room!
I would love to do this in the house I just bought to live in when I retire. I did this at a house I lived in 30 years ago when I tore down our old fence. I have always liked the look and would love to do it again.
I would love this for my new home I’m moving into!
My husband loves old barns. He feels that soon they will be lost forever from the countryside. In our travels around the states we have seen so many and have pictures to prove it. He wants our grandchildren to appreciate before the old barn history is gone. What better gift I could give to my hubby if I won!
Love this! Fingers & toes crossed I win!!!
I love the way reclaimed wood looks. There is a wall where I work that is done in reclaimed wood.
These are so beautiful. Looks simple enough for anyone to do. Including clumsy me.
I have a wall in my dining room that is begging for a spruce up and this would perfectly compliment my Southwest motif.
Wow, this looks awesome!!! We just closed on our first home, & this would be an awesome way to make it our own!
These are so beautiful and such a statement piece! I would love to have it behind my bed!
Trying to update our wee home – this would be fantastic and I know exactly what room I would put it in!
Man would I love to win this!! Beautiful!!
I want to do this to my rustic baby boy’s nursery! It would be wonderful, fingers crossed!
Looks neat
This is beautiful. I would use this either in my office or my sons room.
Love this!
I love the look of reclaimed wood. This would look great on one of my walls.
Love it! Would make a great accent area!
we have downsized since retiring and we are trying to decorate with all the new trends. This would be on point, fun and exciting for us to do!!!!
This looks amazing. And would be great in my new small apartment.
I have never heard of this before! Would love to win!
I would LOVE this! I’ve been wanting to do the wall where our bed is. ❤️
I love the look!
I love this wall, I have wanted to do it for a long time. I come from a ranching family and this would just be awesome! Please consider me for the reclaimed wood wall!!!
Thanks
Calene Vance
While, TX
What a awesome idea. I’ve been going around and around with my husband about me putting one up. He didn’t want me ruining the walls but this is a idea he could get behind.
That is a great alternative to a permanent one. Would love to do this on one of our walls.
This may be the perfect solution to my unfinished walls in my kitchen reno!!
I’ve wanted a wall like this but did not know where to start. Thanks for the giveaway.
I LOVE this!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
Very cool idea!
This would be a beautiful way to change my granddaughter’s room. It is perfect for the frames I purchased in honor of her late father, my son. Fingers crossed!
I would so love to win this!! My house needs some sprucing up.
Would love this for my bedroom!!!