Patching Wood Paneling Walls

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Patching wood paneling walls.

Then cut your patch and mount it to the spanning pieces. 3 using a putty knife fill the gouge with putty that matches the paneling. Cut some lumber to span the opening and attach it using screws through existing plywood around the opening. Some paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood.

Hold up the patch with a strip of masking tape. Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty but larger holes must be patched. Use an iron and damp cloth to raise the wood fibers. To seal the seams between your patch and existing plywood use wood filler.

If the hole is only 6 wide a small piece of 2x4 or even 1x2 and a plywood patch will probably cover you. As the filler starts to cure shape it to conform to the molding. Set the section of wood you removed back into the opening on the wall. Mix up two part automotive filler.

Fill the void with the filler. Center the piece over the hole lining up grooves on the patch and paneling. If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish you ll need to take extra care when painting them. Sand in the direction of the wood grain.

Dig out any rotten wood. Vinyl coatings come off quickly revealing the pressboard underneath. Furniture door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls. When you re ready to start painting make sure that your paneling is made of solid wood.

Find wood wall panels at lowe s today. Wipe off any glue that oozes around the edges with a clean rag. Step 2 use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface. To check sand a small area on the wall.

Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow. W x 46 1 2 in. Smooth it firmly into the adhesive. 2 next run a hot iron over a damp cloth placed over the damaged area to raise the wood fibers to the level of the surrounding wood.

Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches gouges and holes.