4. Mark the position of the electrical outlets and use a jigsaw to cut out appropriate rectangles in the bead board. Run a line of construction adhesive along the back of the board and spread it with a notched trowel. Place the board into a corner and nail into place, pressing along the board to help it bond.
5. Continue cutting and applying panels, nailing where studs are marked. The panels have a lip at the edges to hide the seams, but if the wainscoting is due for painting, apply a bead of paintable latex caulk for a smoother finish. Apply caulk in the corners as well.
6. Measure, cut, and nail the ply cap in place with 6- or 8-penny nails (they should reach about a half-inch into the studs). Miter the inside and outside corners. Reattach the baseboard with 8-penny nails, also mitering the corners. Countersink the nails, then fill all nail holes or seal any gaps with white latex caulk.
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