How To Hang Wall Panels

The simplest way to hang lightweight objects on wall paneling without damaging the wall or making holes is to use adhesive strips and hooks.

How to hang wall panels.

Drive four finishing nails through the top edge of the panel. Adhesive picture frame strips come in two parts. Remember to put the tapes on every corner of the wall art to make sure that it will stick well on the wall. Stick the double sided tape at the back of the canvas.

When the adhesive is tacky. Position the panel on the wall leaving a 1 4 inch space at the bottom and drive the four nails partway into the wall. For walls shorter than 3m the wallpaper will need to be trimmed with a sharp decorating knife during the hanging process. The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.

This is an important method in which you will be using an adhesive tape to hang your wall decor. There s no need for you to put screws or nails on the wall. Before you start your frp panels installation cut your corner moulding. Apply 1 8x3 inch bands of adhesive to the wall frame or solid surface in a zigzag pattern.

Insert the panel into the corner moulding. The wall panel is sold in pieces of 1 4m width by 3m in length. Pull the bottom edge of the panel about 6 inches from the wall and push a block behind the sheet. Remove the block and press the panel firmly into place by striking it with a rubber mallet or by hammering against a padded block.

Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again. Cut it to fit the height of the wall apply a bead of silicone caulk down the entire length and press it into the inside corner. Leave a millimeter space between each panel to allow for expansion and contraction as you stick them to the wall or frame. The panel is also printed with a 2cm overdraw at the edge so trimming will be neccessary.

For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.