Patching Wood Paneling Walls

Some paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood.

Patching wood paneling walls.

Hold the wood section in. Hold up the patch with a strip of masking tape. Then cut your patch and mount it to the spanning pieces. Smooth it firmly into the adhesive.

Wipe off any glue that oozes around the edges with a clean rag. Vinyl coatings come off quickly revealing the pressboard underneath. To seal the seams between your patch and existing plywood use wood filler. Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches gouges and holes.

Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow. Dig out any rotten wood. Peel and stick plank reclaimed wood wall panels 16 sq. As the filler starts to cure shape it to conform to the molding.

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. 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. 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. 3 using a putty knife fill the gouge with putty that matches the paneling. Ft case model ps16 wht 96 99. Fill the void with the filler.

Use an iron and damp cloth to raise the wood fibers. If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish you ll need to take extra care when painting them. Set the section of wood you removed back into the opening on the wall. Sand in the direction of the wood grain.

Mix up two part automotive filler. When you re ready to start painting make sure that your paneling is made of solid wood. W x 46 1 2 in. Step 2 use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface.

Center the piece over the hole lining up grooves on the patch and paneling.