the specification discloses a sandwiched reinforced slatboard assembly including a baseboard , a plurality of c - shaped reinforcing channels arranged on the baseboard , and a plurality of t - shaped slats secured to the baseboard to entrap the channels therebetween . optionally , the c - shaped channels are omitted and the slats are secured to the baseboard using a colored adhesive which is visible between the slats to provide a decorative appearance . also disclosed is a modified assembly wherein decor strips are removably received within the slots , and wherein the slots are configured to retain the strips against the back wall of the slot .