Remove all switch plates and.
How to install wall paneling over drywall.
The surface of the drywall must be free of loose dirt or oil for proper adhesion.
When applying thin prefinished paneling sheets over drywall use one and one half inch ring nails matched in color to the pattern grooves in the material.
Apply adhesive step 7.
How to install paneling to drywall step 1.
Nails should be driven into the grooves at edges and within the field through the wall finish and into studs spaced no less than 16 in.
Trim to fit step 5.
Measure the width and height of.
Let the paneling acclimate adjust to the.
Find the studs in the wall using an electric stud finder to locate the studs and mark them on the wall with a.
Lay the paneling in stacks in the room where it will be installed.
Can you put drywall over paneling.
How to install panel board over damaged drywall 1.
Screws are used to connect.
Allow it to sit for at least three days before.
Because our real wood siding is already three dimensional in nature you ll lose some overall space in the room when you cover every wall.
In most cases the drywall can be installed directly over the top of the paneling.
Stack your paneling in the room where it will be applied.