Posted on Mar 24th 2021

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Adding wool panelling to the walls is not an easy task because it requires a lot of work and skill. Luckily, we have described the basics of wood paneling in this blog.

Tools required for wood paneling:

It is rational to leave the wood paneling work to a professional, but if you insist on doing all the work by yourself, you need to have the following tools for a successful installation.

- Wood glue

- Wood panels

- Modelling of the wall by trimming

- Nails

- Nail gun

- Miter saw.

- Paint along with brushes

- Measuring tape

- Level and pencil

Adding Wood Paneling to the Wall:

There are a couple of essential steps to take when installing wood paneling. The best advice we can give you is to take as much time as necessary with the measurements.

Decide the height: The height of the wood paneling is all up to you. You can pick any of the kinds from the market. It is essential to consider different things in the room and see which one will be a better accent—another valid justification to have a designer nearby.

Measure the walls: When you know where the framing is going, measure the wall and cut the extra wood with a saw. This step will be best executed if you determined the length of the paneling before purchasing them. It is ideal to figure about 10% an overabundance to be safe. It is wise to have wastage than having every one of your paneling be not long enough.

Consider pipes and electrics: Wall paneling has another hidden utilization of concealing exposed pipes from the view. You can pick your plan appropriately. Additionally, observe every one of the attachments and switches are on the wall and fit the suitable boards.

Fix your panels: Contingent upon the plan you have picked. There are a couple of approaches to installing the panels. The most mainstream one is with wood glue. Apply the glue and use pins to hold the panels in place while they dry. When dry, you can eliminate the nails. However, you will have to sand them later to guarantee a flawless finish.

Paint the paneling: The wood paneling has been fitted, and openings and holes have been filled. Before painting, ensure the surface is cleaned correctly, and there is no residue. Paint with a delicate brush. The more details there are on the boards, the more modest brush you need. After it dries, add a second coat.

 

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