Ekena Millwork 15 1/2"W x 23 3/8"H x 3/8"T Large Hastings Decorative Fretwork Wood Wall Panels, Birch

I had never heard of fretwork until I was searching for Ekena dogwood rosettes, which I love and highly recommend. I bought these panels to add to my new kitchen island, as well as the lower walls where I had removed the outdated country look wainscoting. I used caulk to attach them, spaced evenly below my new embossed chair rail. I started out with a few paint grade panels, but there were visible gaps along all of the edges, which are black. I returned a few and tried the red oak, which by then, were marked down and were cheaper than the paint grade. These are much nicer and are easier to paint. However, they also have all black edges, so they needed 3-4 coats of Behr door and trim paint. I plan to buy more to use in other rooms, but will choose a wood tone that ties in with that room, and not paint them.