Cut with the finished side up if using a handsaw and.
How to install wall paneling over drywall.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
As with most building projects proper planning and preparation will make it easier for you to get professional looking results.
Wainscoting is a form of decorative paneling that protects walls and can add character to any room.
The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
The moldings will be replaced over the beadboard in the finished project.
The paneling will be centered over the wall leaving 1 4 inch gap at top and bottom as well as the sides to allow for expansion and movement.
Today as these older homes are remodeled the paneling is removed or covered.
Consider alternatives such as painting wood paneling or filling in the seams with spackle.
If you still want drywall adjustments to the jambs should be made after the drywall is installed.
This will allow it to adjust to the humidity in a room.
Installing paneling over existing drywall is a fairly straightforward process.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
This beginner guide will teach you how to successfully install beadboard to give your home a refreshed and updated look in under a day.
Installing drywall over paneling is a workable solution if it is done properly.
In our project we installed the beadboard as a countertop backsplash and needed to remove the old laminate from the wall.
Beadboard paneling gives a room an intimate traditional feel making it ideal for homes with more of a cottage or bungalow style.
Beadboard may be installed over drywall or old plaster providing these materials are solidly attached to the wall framing.
Putting drywall over thin wood paneling may cause the new wall to jut beyond door and window jambs.
Paneling was once a popular wallcovering in many homes.