Paintable fluted panels are lightweight, so they can be attached using construction adhesive and/or finishing nails, depending on your wall surface. Once installed, seams can be filled, lightly sanded, and then painted for a seamless look.

For ceiling installations, use a combination of construction adhesive and 16-gauge finishing nails.

These paintable fluted panels are compatible with virtually any interior paint. Latex paint is the most common choice and produces consistent results. For a smooth finish, use a brush for the grooves and a paint sprayer or roller for the flat surfaces .

.Matte finishes are recommended for low-traffic areas like feature walls, while eggshelf is recommended for high traffic areas like hallways and bar islands for its durability and highly cleanable finish.

Fluted panels have grooves that dip inward, like soft waves carved into the surface. Ribbed (also called reeded) panels are the opposite, with raised ridges that sit on top of the panel, more like gentle rolling hills.

Both create nice vertical lines and shadow when installed, but they feel a bit different. Fluted panels tend to look a little sharper and more structured, while ribbed or reeded panels feel softer and more sculptural.

Both styles come in different spacing options. If you’re unsure which you’ll prefer, it’s always worth ordering samples to see how the look and depth feel in your space.