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BM Chantilly Lace Bathroom Board and Batten Wall Molding
BM Chantilly Lace Bathroom Board and Batten Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 91.5), bathroom layout for 5, 7, 9 ft walls, cut list, calculator an
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Overview
BM Chantilly Lace (OC-65) is a white with a neutral undertone and a calculated LRV of 91.5 (published LRV 90). Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.02:1, which gives almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look); painted tone-on-tone, the board and batten pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
Board and Batten layout on a 7 ft bathroom wall
With battens every 16 in, a 7 ft wall takes 7 battens of 88 in plus a top rail: about 21.9 m of board including 10% waste. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
Building the board and batten pattern
Fix the top rail level first, then hang the battens from it at 16 in spacing. Start from the center of the wall so the end gaps match.
Painting molding in BM Chantilly Lace
Whites show molding through shadow only, so side light (a window or wall sconce) brings the pattern out. Use satin on trim and eggshell on the wall to add a slight sheen difference.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BM Chantilly Lace | Benjamin Moore | OC-65 | #F4F6F1 | 91.5 | neutral | white | 1.02:1 | 15.15:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | BM Chantilly Lace | #F4F6F1 | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | SW Extra White | #EEEFEA | 1.06:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | Black | #1F1F1F | 15.15:1 | Dark trim for a graphic outline |
Bathroom wall sizes: board and batten accent wall layout
| Wall width | Battens | Batten height | Board incl. waste | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 5 | 88 in | 15.65 m | 16 in |
| 7 ft | 7 | 88 in | 21.9 m | 16 in |
| 9 ft | 8 | 88 in | 25.7 m | 16 in |
Cut list for a 7 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical batten | 7 | 88 in |
| Top rail | 1 | 7 ft run |
| Mid rail | 1 | 7 ft run |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITShaker Square Grid Wall Paneling Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels
From $270.00
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02 / KITShaker Wall Paneling Kit, 75 mm Boards | Pre-Cut MDF Easy Installation
From $250.00
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03 / KITDecorative Wall Panels, Shaker Square Grid Kit | Pre-Cut Paintable MDF
From $270.00
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04 / KITPre-Cut Board and Batten Wall Trim Panels, Easy DIY Wall Moulding | Quick Installation W:75mm x T:8mm
From $733.00
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05 / KITSquare Grid Board and Batten Accent Wall Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Easy Installation
From $252.41
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06 / KITHeritage DIY Board and Batten Panels, Pre-Cut MDF for Fast Installation | Unprimed W:75mm x T:8mm
From $581.00
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How many battens for a 7 ft wall?
7 battens at 16 in spacing, plus a top rail across the 7 ft run.
Is BM Chantilly Lace warm or cool?
BM Chantilly Lace has a neutral undertone and reads as a white white. Its calculated LRV is 91.5, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps molding shadows soft.
Should trim be the same color as BM Chantilly Lace walls?
Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look) (1.02:1), and black trim gives 15.15:1.
How high should the chair rail be in a bathroom?
About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
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Sources & dates
Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026