Enjoy your new paneled room.
Wood paneling walls installing.
Apply the adhesive according to the manufacturer s instructions and wait until it dries well.
Install wood paneling in any room to inject architectural detail warmth and character into your home traditionally used on the walls of kitchens and entryways many homeowners have begun to.
It s important for the surface to be flat.
Sure we could have painted the entire closet but we figured it was a waste of time since we were installing wood paneling.
Sand down any protrusions in the wall for a smooth fit.
Before installing paneling place the materials in the room where they will be installed for two to five days to allow the wood to adjust to the humidity level.
With unfinished walls you can nail the panel sheets right onto the studs or blocks of wood nailed between the studs.
While you can hire someone to install wood boards onto your walls chances are they will cost you a hefty sum.
Paneling we used 8 v joint rustic grade paneling made of eastern white wood.
How to plank a wall with wood paneling.
Nail directly into the studs when installing your paneling over existing paneling wallpapered walls or surfaces which will not support adhesive.
There may be a need for some preparation.
This will help eliminate any shrinkage or expansion problems once the panels are secured to the wall.
If one of the walls you are paneling has a doorway remove the trim around the door by prying it off.
Now that you ve seen how easy it is to install paneling here s a few tips on how to install paneling on studs instead of drywall.
The most famous and beginner friendly method for installing wood paneling to walls is by the use of wood glue.
We made sure the walls were free of nails.
This can be a diy project if you re willing to put in the effort and have some patience.