How To Timber Panel A Wall
This style is practical in hallways where walls can get knocked in passing and in dining rooms where pushed back chairs hit the wall.
How to timber panel a wall. Measure the perimeter of the room you ll be paneling. Center the 2x12 cap on the top timber allowing a 3 inch overhang on both sides. Measure the width of the gap between the board and the wall. 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. Protect walls with panels at dado height. Below the dado we ve added 2 x 1inch timber with 2 inch gaps. Mark this distance on the length of a board and use a utility knife to cut it.
After you have stuck all your full width boards to the wall you may need to cut a board lengthwise to fit into the corners. 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. Opt for more narrow slats for an. Arrange the panels in.
Solid timber paneling is available in many sizes and profiles and each type of panel will provide a different feel look and style. Use a level to make sure the paneling is plumb or even. Also note the thinner wood wall panels here. Attach the top plank using 3 inch wood screws driven every 12 inches.
Getting the panels ready 1. Apply adhesive to the wall and stick the board to it. 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. Then remove the ends of the boards leaving a 3 inch overhang.
Use a compass to mark the corner edge of the panel so you can cut it to fit tightly in to the corner and make sure to draw the compass down the adjoining wall as you go. The most popular and common method is to use glue with the panels held with pins while it dries. This will prevent them from warping once they re up. Contrasting your wall panels with a luxe texture like marble will always make things look and feel more elevated.