Then you continue in the same pattern...adding one plank at a time, one row at a time. some rows will have 2 planks some will have three (or more if your wall is super long).. A wood plank wall can add a rustic focal point to a room. the hard part in adding distressed planks to a wall is preparing the wood� cutting and painting all the planks to get a uniform look. rebecca and shannon of petite party studio are accomplished diyers and decorators, and they love the look of distressed wood.. Unique herringbone wood floor cost wood look porcelain tile with herringbone pattern 4