For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
How to install horizontal wood paneling on walls.
The second of our wood wall paneling design ideas is to lay the panels vertically in several rooms.
Store the paneling inside for a few days to acclimatize.
The closet wall is 8 wide which means we did not need to cut any of the paneling for that wall.
The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
Pull the panel away from the wall and let the adhesive become tacky.
Secure the paneling to the wall with panel adhesive and finishing nails.
Load a caulking gun with a tube of panel adhesive and apply a small dab of it on the wall about every 10 inches.
Install wood paneling in any room to inject architectural detail warmth and character into your home traditionally used on the walls of kitchens and entryways many homeowners have begun to.
Install short boards horizontally between the studs every 32 for nailing.
This will increase the finished wall thickness an additional in.
The steps to installing this design are similar to horizontal paneling with a few changes including.
Also consider that if you choose solid board paneling in a vertical pattern you will need to prepare for fastening boards to the wall by applying horizontal furring strips.