How Does One Repair Or Replace Wall Paneling

Before you install the new wall paneling you need to condition or acclimatize it first.

How does one repair or replace wall paneling.

Before filling nail holes in drywall with joint compound dent the surface around the nail hole slightly using a hammer with a rounded head or a special drywall. Remove the wood paneling by prying it away from the wall using a crowbar. Check the panel to see if the steam has raised the wood fibers you. If necessary look for the screw or nail heads and mark the location of each vertical wall stud.

Sand in the direction of the wood grain. Step 3 condition the wall paneling. If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the wall surface you may be able to remove the paneling and rehab the old wall surface using drywall joint compound. Cut vertical lines between the studs through the paneling from ceiling to floor using a power saw.

Set the blade so that it is only the thickness of the paneling. To do this stand the panels individually on their long edges around the room for about 24 to 48 hours. After buying your wall panels do not attempt to install the new paneling right away. 1 using fine sandpaper lightly sand in line with the wood grain to remove the finish from around the gouge.

Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow. Deep gouges in solid wood paneling can sometimes be repaired if replacing the panel is not a convenient option.