All of our accent wall cladding and exterior paneling come in consistent face sizes and thickness so it helps with ease of placement.  Installing the wood planks is fairly easy for the everyday DIYer, but in most cases, people choose to have a sub contractor install them.  If you are a person who likes to get your hands dirty, well then, this is perfect for you!  The first and most important step in the process is setting your straight line at the top.  We recommend a chalk line reel and using a leveler to be sure it is perfectly straight.  After your line is set, the fun begins.  Remember safety first at all times (goggles, masks, gloves, etc.). For interior applications, you need a tape measure, liquid nails, a brad nailer (18 gauge), and a compound saw for end cuts.  The wood we give you comes perfectly squared off, so you only need to cut the ends. If you have a combination of 3-½” & 5” faces, just be sure that you stick in the same size for that specific row.  For example, if you are using a row with 5” faces, be sure all of them the whole length are 5” pieces or you will deal with some very large gapping.   Before cutting, be sure you measure twice and cut once (greatest woodworking rule of all time)!  Once you have measured and cut and are ready to put up on the wall, put a decent amount of glue on the backside of the board.  The glue is going to be the main binding agent for keeping it up, the nails are only there to hold into place until the glue dries.  So it is important to put enough glue, but not too much that it is seeping out from the cracks.  Once the plank is up on the wall, it only takes a few nails (corners are most important) to keep it in place.  Repeat until your wall is finished.  Keep in mind, it is a giant art piece, so make sure you have fun with it!  Don’t overthink it, or you will drive yourself crazy!  For exterior applications, it’s the same as the above, but instead of a brad nailer, we recommend a ring shank nail and exterior liquid nails or heavy duty liquid nails.  A lot of people opt to seal the backsides of the boards before applying to exterior applications because it allows for a great moisture barrier with the wood, depending on the region you live in.  Keep in mind that exterior paneling is thickener than interior, so you will need longer nails.   Finally, when your wall is complete, you can seal the boards if you choose.  It is not necessary, but if it is for exterior usage, just keep in mind that the wood will continue aging if not sealed properly.  Some people want that, and others want to keep it looking fresh and clean.  If you do use a sealer, we recommend a water based polyurethane.  If it is for exterior, use a spar polyurethane or a sealer that helps with UV protection and outside elements.