Refer to the materials and tools list making.
How to install decorative wall paneling.
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Paneling can be made from fine hardwoods or inexpensive pine.
In this video you ll learn how to install a decorative wood plank wall in any room master bedroom nursery or even your living room.
The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
Finishes run the gamut as well.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
Hide the panel joint seams with molding.
If your plan is to install in thick plywood or hardboard panels or thin composite 3 d decorative panels that will be nailed and or glued in place you must start with a flat solid base wall finish like drywall or plaster.
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Panels can be given a clear finish or they can be painted stained or coated with any number of decorative finishes.
Install the baseboard moulding after the paneling instead of before.
Paneling is sold in two forms.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
Secure more molding along the top and the bottom of the decorative panels as well.
Step 6 finishing the panels.
Be sure to leave an 1 8 inch allowance space between your panels.
If you re installing paneling and moulding without channels you can use the following steps with one change.
How to install decorative wall panels.
Installing sheet wall paneling is a relatively easy do it yourself project.
The following instructions illustrate installation in a dining room using special baseboard and chair rail mouldings.
Check the wall for bulges and correct them structurally if necessary.