INTERIOR SHIPLAP & NICKEL GAP

No, WindsorONE shiplap and T&G are not to be used as exterior siding.

Shiplap boards feature overlapping rabbet joints, allowing for a customizable gap size depending on your desired look and installation preference. This makes shiplap a flexible option for achieving anything from a tight, seamless finish to a more pronounced reveal.

Nickel Gap boards are designed with a preset 1/8" gap between each board, ensuring a perfectly consistent reveal every time. This built-in spacing also simplifies installation and delivers a clean, modern, and uniform aesthetic.

You can choose your reveal size up to 1/2", using spacers to ensure consistent, even spacing across the entire installation.

Gluing directly to sheetrock is not recommended as the primary installation method. Construction adhesive can be used as an additional strength measure, but WindsorONE products should always be mechanically fastened to framing or furring strips for proper support, long-term durability, and correct installation.

Shiplap and nickel gap are not recommended for direct wet areas, such as inside shower enclosures, because WindsorONE products are not rated for constant moisture exposure. They can be used in low-moisture areas like powder rooms or decorative kitchen walls, as long as they are properly sealed, finished, and kept out of direct water contact.

Yes, tongue & groove profiles can be blind nailed for a clean, fastener-free appearance. Shiplap is typically blind nailed through the lap, with additional face nails at the studs along the top and bottom of each board to ensure proper hold, alignment, and long-term stability.

No. WindsorONE boards come pre-primed; they’re designed for painted finishes mainly because they are finger-jointed and edge glued. They’re designed for painted finishes due to their use of finger-jointing and edge-gluing technologies that yield straight, tight, true and stable trim boards.