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BM Chantilly Lace Staircase Board and Batten Wall Molding
BM Chantilly Lace Staircase Board and Batten Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 91.5), staircase layout for 8, 12, 16 ft walls, cut list, calculato
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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 12 ft staircase wall
With battens every 16 in, a 12 ft wall takes 10 battens of 88 in plus a top rail: about 32.63 m of board including 10% waste. Frames follow the stair angle: keep the bottom rail parallel to the stringer.
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 |
Staircase wall sizes: board and batten accent wall layout
| Wall width | Battens | Batten height | Board incl. waste | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft | 7 | 88 in | 22.58 m | 16 in |
| 12 ft | 10 | 88 in | 32.63 m | 16 in |
| 16 ft | 13 | 88 in | 42.69 m | 16 in |
Cut list for a 12 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical batten | 10 | 88 in |
| Top rail | 1 | 12 ft run |
| Mid rail | 1 | 12 ft run |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / 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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02 / KITQuick Install MDF Board and Batten Panels, Trim Wall Molding Kits | Easy DIY Solution W:75mm x T:8mm
From $592.00
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03 / KITShaker MDF Paneling, Long-Lasting Pre-Cut for Easy Installation | Unprimed Wall Molding W:75mm x T:8mm
From $307.00
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04 / KITPeel and Stick Board and Batten Picture Frame Molding Set | Easy Installation
From $115.30
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05 / KITBoard and Batten Wall Kit, Shaker Grid 1 to 5 Sets | Self-Adhesive Wainscoting
From $69.80
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06 / KITMDF Wall Panels, Shaker Paneling Kit 75 mm Boards | Pre-Cut Unprimed
From $307.00
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How many battens for a 12 ft wall?
10 battens at 16 in spacing, plus a top rail across the 12 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 staircase?
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. Frames follow the stair angle: keep the bottom rail parallel to the stringer.
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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