Protect walls with panels at dado height.
How to timber panel a wall.
Measure the width of the gap between the board and the wall.
Opt for more narrow slats for an.
Measure the perimeter of the room you ll be paneling.
Attach the top plank using 3 inch wood screws driven every 12 inches.
Arrange the panels in.
Center the 2x12 cap on the top timber allowing a 3 inch overhang on both sides.
Acclimate the plywood panels to the room before you get started.
Position the first panel at the corner of the first wall and use a second person to hold the wood.
If you need more than one plank to cover the length of the wall cut them on a 22 degree angle to fit them together.
Getting the panels ready 1.
Below the dado we ve added 2 x 1inch timber with 2 inch gaps.
Also note the thinner wood wall panels here.
For a straightforward application measure up the area verify the coverage provided per panel calculate minimum need then add 10 for wastage on horizontal and vertical paneling and 15 for diagonal paneling.
Mark this distance on the length of a board and use a utility knife to cut it.
Measure the length of each wall in the room with a tape measure.
The most popular and common method is to use glue with the panels held with pins while it dries.
The dado shelf is in 2 x 1in timber with a small moulding attached.
Contrasting your wall panels with a luxe texture like marble will always make things look and feel more elevated.
This will prevent them from warping once they re up.
Solid timber paneling is available in many sizes and profiles and each type of panel will provide a different feel look and style.
Fix your panels there are a number of different ways panelling can be fixed to walls and it mostly depends on the style of panelling you re using.
Use a level to make sure the paneling is plumb or even.
Then remove the ends of the boards leaving a 3 inch overhang.
Apply adhesive to the wall and stick the board to it.