10+ Inspiring Shiplap Bathroom Ideas (Can You Put Shiplap in Bathrooms?)
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Have you hopped on the SHIPLAP train yet? If so, you’re probably trying to find a way to add shiplap to basically every room in your house, am I right?!
But when it comes to bathrooms, you may be hesitating….wondering “Is shiplap OK in bathrooms?”
Shiplap Bathrooms: Can You Use Shiplap in a Bathroom?
There is always a risk with wood treatments installed in a bathroom or area exposed to a lot of moisture or humidity.
I would not recommend putting shiplap in a place where it will be frequently exposed to water or come in direct contact with water (like behind a sink where water will splash up or above a shower/bath or shower surround in a bathroom that is used regularly).
However, there are several steps you can take to protect your shiplap in the bathroom.
How do I protect my shiplap bathroom walls?
If you are going to install a shiplap bathroom wall or put shiplap in an area where there’s moisture, it’s important to protect it so that water doesn’t penetrate the surface of the wood. It’s all about creating a good seal on your wood.
- Start by coating the entire piece of wood (all sides and edges) with a high quality primer that is made for bathrooms before installing. Read more about when and why you need primer in this article.
- Be sure to also fill all nail holes with a high quality paintable wood filler or spackle, sanded smooth and then covered by primer and paint. Learn how to fill nail holes in walls here.
- Lastly, fill all gaps and corners with caulk. Get tips and tricks for caulking here.
With these simple steps, you can protect your shiplap from moisture damage in your bathroom.
Now, are you ready for some major inspiration when it comes to bathrooms with shiplap??
Inspiring Shiplap Bathroom Ideas: Stylish Ways to Install Shiplap in the Bathroom
10 Shiplap Bathroom Ideas
Looking for shiplap bathroom wall ideas? Here's a collection of smart and stylish ways to use shiplap walls in a bathroom.
This was the first bathroom that we ever did and I'm still so in love with it! It was hard to leave behind that fun faux shiplap wall and gorgeous floating wood shelves when we moved!
This bathroom has it all - shiplap walls, dark fixtures, and a statement mirror! The before and after pictures are shocking on this one!
This DIYer only spent $100 on this room makeover and that is super impressive when you take a look at the crazy before pictures (which literally had yellow and green 1960s wallpaper!). They added a fun shiplap wall behind the toilet with some floating shelves that look great!
This bathroom is drop-dead gorgeous! I love the contrast between the natural wood plank ceiling and the dark fixtures.
They build this master bathroom from scratch (converting a spare bedroom), which is certainly impressive! The shiplap walls here add such fun texture and interest to the walls, don't you think?
I also really love the added interest with the natural wood added to the ceiling where the light is!
This bathroom makeover incorporates shiplap in a unique way by installing it vertically and painting it a fun blue color instead of white!
This small bathroom really came a long ways with the shiplap bathroom walls, new tile flooring, gorgeous vanity and new fixtures.
An oldie, but a goodie! This is one of my favorite bathroom renovations of all time! I love the wood tones, neutral painted shiplap walls and of course the tile floors! We incorporated a similar tile pattern in this bathroom and this bathroom in our new house in our shower niches.
I love the rustic looking shiplap walls in this bathroom and how the rest of the room is styled as well!
I just love the open shelves on the DIY vanity, the rustic circle mirrors and of course the shiplap walls in this bathroom!
So many gorgeous and inspiring ideas with these bathroom images with shiplap, right? Which was your favorite??
Even though you need to be a little more careful to make sure your shiplap is installed correctly and protected in your bathroom, there’s no reason to avoid it altogether! You don’t avoid putting wood vanities, doors, and baseboards in bathrooms, right?!