Install First Cleat Row

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French cleat wall

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What happens here

Before mounting, the video creator notches the bottom of the first cleat strip to fit over an existing metal trim piece on the wall. This ensures a flush fit. Attach this first stained cleat strip to the wall using a finishing nailer to temporarily hold it in place. Follow up by securely fastening it with wood screws using an impact driver for permanent installation. Ensure the bevel faces upwards and slightly away from the wall.

Goal: Secure the first French cleat strip to the wall

Tools and materials

Finishing Nailer — Temporarily securing the cleat to the wall
Finishing Nails — Initial fastening
Impact Driver — Permanently screwing the cleat to the wall
Level — Ensuring the cleat is perfectly horizontal
Stained Cleat Strip — The first strip to be mounted
Wood Screws — Permanent fastening of the cleat

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to stain it with this dark walnut. I got them all stained. Let's get them hung. I went and notched the bottom of the French cleat to sit over this metal. This is going to sit just like this. So, I'm throwing this up with finishing nails first and then we'll come back through and we'll screw it all in. Got the first row on. I cut these 12-in spacer blocks for here. Now, I'm going to put the second row on and then we're going to go up a little higher. We're going to do a third row and then we'll

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