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F&B School House White Board and Batten Wall Molding
F&B School House White Board and Batten Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 74.2), living room layout for 12, 15, 18 ft walls, cut list, calculator
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Overview
F&B School House White is a white warm white with a warm (yellow) undertone and a calculated LRV of 74.2. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.19:1, 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 15 ft living room wall
With battens every 16 in, a 15 ft wall takes 13 battens of 88 in plus a top rail: about 42.02 m of board including 10% waste. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.
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 F&B School House White
Warm whites keep molding soft and traditional. Match the trim to the wall for a calm look, or use a cleaner white on trim to sharpen the outlines.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F&B School House White | Farrow & Ball | #E6DFD1 | 74.2 | warm (yellow) | white | 1.19:1 | 12.43:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | F&B School House White | #E6DFD1 | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | SW Dover White | #F0EADC | 1.11:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | Black | #1F1F1F | 12.43:1 | Dark trim for a graphic outline |
Living Room wall sizes: board and batten accent wall layout
| Wall width | Battens | Batten height | Board incl. waste | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ft | 10 | 88 in | 32.63 m | 16 in |
| 15 ft | 13 | 88 in | 42.02 m | 16 in |
| 18 ft | 15 | 88 in | 48.95 m | 16 in |
Cut list for a 15 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical batten | 13 | 88 in |
| Top rail | 1 | 15 ft run |
| Mid rail | 1 | 15 ft run |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITBedroom Board and Batten Picture Frame Wall Molding Set, Queen & King Size Molding Kit | Easy Installation
From $174.41
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02 / 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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03 / 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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04 / KITShaker Square Grid Wall Paneling Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels
From $270.00
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05 / KITMDF Wall Panels, Shaker Paneling Kit 75 mm Boards | Pre-Cut Unprimed
From $307.00
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06 / 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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How many battens for a 15 ft wall?
13 battens at 16 in spacing, plus a top rail across the 15 ft run.
Is F&B School House White warm or cool?
F&B School House White has a warm (yellow) undertone and reads as a white warm white. Its calculated LRV is 74.2, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps molding shadows soft.
Should trim be the same color as F&B School House White 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) (1.19:1), and black trim gives 12.43:1.
How high should the chair rail be in a living room?
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. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.
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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