Patching Wood Paneling Walls

Hold up the patch with a strip of masking tape.

Patching wood paneling walls.

Use an iron and damp cloth to raise the wood fibers. Center the piece over the hole lining up grooves on the patch and paneling. Some paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood. Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty but larger holes must be patched.

Sand in the direction of the wood grain. To check sand a small area on the wall. 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. 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. Mix up two part automotive filler. W x 46 1 2 in. Furniture door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls.

Hold the wood section in. Vinyl coatings come off quickly revealing the pressboard underneath. When you re ready to start painting make sure that your paneling is made of solid wood. New kingsman hardware ancient white wash color 5 in.

Smooth it firmly into the adhesive. Then cut your patch and mount it to the spanning pieces. As the filler starts to cure shape it to conform to the molding. Dig out any rotten wood.

Cut some lumber to span the opening and attach it using screws through existing plywood around the opening. 3 using a putty knife fill the gouge with putty that matches the paneling. Ft case model ps16 wht 96 99. Step 2 use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface.

Peel and stick plank reclaimed wood wall panels 16 sq. If the hole is only 6 wide a small piece of 2x4 or even 1x2 and a plywood patch will probably cover you. Set the section of wood you removed back into the opening on the wall. Find wood wall panels at lowe s today.

Fill the void with the filler.