Wainscoting is a form of decorative paneling that protects walls and can add character to any room.
How to install wall paneling over drywall.
This beginner guide will teach you how to successfully install beadboard to give your home a refreshed and updated look in under a day.
Consider alternatives such as painting wood paneling or filling in the seams with spackle.
Installing paneling over existing drywall is a fairly straightforward process.
Installing drywall over paneling is a workable solution if it is done properly.
The moldings will be replaced over the beadboard in the finished project.
Beadboard paneling gives a room an intimate traditional feel making it ideal for homes with more of a cottage or bungalow style.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
The preparation phase of the project may take longer than the process of actually installing the paneling but it will be time well spent.
Cut with the finished side up if using a handsaw and.
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.
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.
As with most building projects proper planning and preparation will make it easier for you to get professional looking results.
Portable bunkhouse build out series video 2 in this video i show how i modify 1 4 plywood that i got at a deeply discounted rate and turn it into wall pane.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
This will allow it to adjust to the humidity in a room.
Today as these older homes are remodeled the paneling is removed or covered.
If you still want drywall adjustments to the jambs should be made after the drywall is installed.
In our project we installed the beadboard as a countertop backsplash and needed to remove the old laminate from the wall.