Patching Wood Paneling Walls

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Patching wood paneling walls.

Center the piece over the hole lining up grooves on the patch and paneling. Mix up two part automotive filler. As the filler starts to cure shape it to conform to the molding. Dig out any rotten wood.

Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty but larger holes must be patched. 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. Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches gouges and holes.

Hold up the patch with a strip of masking tape. Smooth it firmly into the adhesive. Furniture door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls. Use an iron and damp cloth to raise the wood fibers.

Cut some lumber to span the opening and attach it using screws through existing plywood around the opening. Peel and stick plank reclaimed wood wall panels 16 sq. Hold the wood section in. Step 2 use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface.

Sand in the direction of the wood grain. To seal the seams between your patch and existing plywood use wood filler. Then cut your patch and mount it to the spanning pieces. To check sand a small area on the wall.

Fill the void with the filler. W x 46 1 2 in. Vinyl coatings come off quickly revealing the pressboard underneath. Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow.

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. If the hole is only 6 wide a small piece of 2x4 or even 1x2 and a plywood patch will probably cover you. Wipe off any glue that oozes around the edges with a clean rag. 3 using a putty knife fill the gouge with putty that matches the paneling.

If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish you ll need to take extra care when painting them.