This will allow it to adjust to the humidity in a room.
How to install wall paneling over drywall.
Today as these older homes are remodeled the paneling is removed or covered.
Paneling was once a popular wallcovering in many homes.
The paneling will be centered over the wall leaving 1 4 inch gap at top and bottom as well as the sides to allow for expansion and movement.
Portable bunkhouse build out series video 2 in this video i show how i modify 1 4 plywood that i got at a deeply discounted rate and turn it into wall pane.
Cut with the finished side up if using a handsaw and.
This beginner guide will teach you how to successfully install beadboard to give your home a refreshed and updated look in under a day.
Wainscoting is a form of decorative paneling that protects walls and can add character to any room.
The moldings will be replaced over the beadboard in the finished project.
In our project we installed the beadboard as a countertop backsplash and needed to remove the old laminate from the wall.
Installing paneling over existing drywall is a fairly straightforward process.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
Beadboard may be installed over drywall or old plaster providing these materials are solidly attached to the wall framing.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
Removing paneling can be a time consuming and costly so many homeowners opt to drywall over the paneling.
The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
Beadboard paneling gives a room an intimate traditional feel making it ideal for homes with more of a cottage or bungalow style.
Putting drywall over thin wood paneling may cause the new wall to jut beyond door and window jambs.
As with most building projects proper planning and preparation will make it easier for you to get professional looking results.
The preparation phase of the project may take longer than the process of actually installing the paneling but it will be time well spent.