Patching Wood Paneling Walls

Hold up the patch with a strip of masking tape.

Patching wood paneling walls. Peel and stick plank reclaimed wood wall panels 16 sq. Sand in the direction of the wood grain. Use an iron and damp cloth to raise the wood fibers. Find wood wall panels at lowe s today.

As the filler starts to cure shape it to conform to the molding. Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow. Wipe off any glue that oozes around the edges with a clean rag. Some paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood.

Then cut your patch and mount it to the spanning pieces. To check sand a small area on the wall. W x 46 1 2 in. Dig out any rotten wood.

When you re ready to start painting make sure that your paneling is made of solid wood. Step 2 use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface. Smooth it firmly into the adhesive. If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish you ll need to take extra care when painting them.

Mix up two part automotive filler. Hold the wood section in. Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches gouges and holes. New kingsman hardware ancient white wash color 5 in.

Cut some lumber to span the opening and attach it using screws through existing plywood around the opening. If the hole is only 6 wide a small piece of 2x4 or even 1x2 and a plywood patch will probably cover you. Furniture door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls. Set the section of wood you removed back into the opening on the wall.

Fill the void with the filler. To seal the seams between your patch and existing plywood use wood filler. Vinyl coatings come off quickly revealing the pressboard underneath. Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty but larger holes must be patched.

3 using a putty knife fill the gouge with putty that matches the paneling.