The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
How to install mdf wall panels.
Depending on the method of fixing an additional substrate layer of plywood or mdf can be fixed to the battens to provide a smooth flat surface to work with.
Walls can be coated with a deep penetration primer to make the substrate more reliable and to obtain additional adhesion.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
Cut the panels face up using a table saw.
Increase the gap to 3 16 inch when bordering an mdf panel against a door or window.
Maintain a gap of 1 16 inch between each board for expansion.
Installation is straightforward but the unique and directional concept of continuous pattern flow wall panels requires.
With this method of installing mdf panels the base should be perfectly flat.
Measure the height of the walls and cut the panels to fit leaving 1 4 inch of clearance on both the top and bottom of the boards for expansion.
As i mentioned earlier wall panels are a great way to conceal uneven or unattractive surfaces.
If your wall is very uneven your builder may need to install wooden battens to the area.