Step 6 finishing the panels.
How to install decorative wall paneling.
Panels can be given a clear finish or they can be painted stained or coated with any number of decorative finishes.
Finishes run the gamut as well.
Installing sheet wall paneling is a relatively easy do it yourself project.
Paneling is sold in two forms.
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How to install decorative wall panels.
Use finishing screws to secure the panels to the walls.
Secure two panels to each of the studs with one on either side.
If your plan is to install in thick plywood or hardboard panels or thin composite 3 d decorative panels that will be nailed and or glued in place you must start with a flat solid base wall finish like drywall or plaster.
The following instructions illustrate installation in a dining room using special baseboard and chair rail mouldings.
Hide the panel joint seams with molding.
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The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
Paneling can be made from fine hardwoods or inexpensive pine.
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Install the baseboard moulding after the paneling instead of before.
Secure more molding along the top and the bottom of the decorative panels as well.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
If you re installing paneling and moulding without channels you can use the following steps with one change.