Patching Wood Paneling Walls

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Patching wood paneling walls.

Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches gouges and holes. 3 using a putty knife fill the gouge with putty that matches the paneling. Smooth it firmly into the adhesive. Use an iron and damp cloth to raise the wood fibers.

New kingsman hardware ancient white wash color 5 in. Hold the wood section in. Mix up two part automotive filler. Wipe off any glue that oozes around the edges with a clean rag.

Center the piece over the hole lining up grooves on the patch and paneling. Ft case model ps16 wht 96 99. Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty but larger holes must be patched. Find wood wall panels at lowe s today.

Sand in the direction of the wood grain. Set the section of wood you removed back into the opening on the wall. Then cut your patch and mount it to the spanning pieces. Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow.

Fill the void with the filler. Hold up the patch with a strip of masking tape. Some paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood. W x 46 1 2 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. To seal the seams between your patch and existing plywood use wood filler. When you re ready to start painting make sure that your paneling is made of solid wood.

As the filler starts to cure shape it to conform to the molding. To check sand a small area on the wall. If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish you ll need to take extra care when painting them. Step 2 use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface.

Furniture door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls.