The room at home
Carry it even further. Visit local home-supply stores. You might find a distinctive new panel style or something attractive on sale. Panel the entire room, just one wall, or alternate panels. A mural or mirrors offer decorating possibilities.
In selecting a new wall, consider its thickness. Quarter-inch paneling costs more than eighth-inch. Yet the thicker wood insulates your home better and takes more abuse. Study dimensions before you buy. Panels come in 4×8-foot sections. Count present panels; measure their height carefully. If you don’t have an electric saw, ask the salesperson to have new panels cut to size for you.
The work goes the same, whether you replace one panel or an. entire wall. You can lift old panels from the wall easily once you pull all the nails free at the seams and center studs. Nail the new panels to the wall studs with 1 1/2..inch finishing nails. Countersink each nail and cover with wood filler. Color the filler with crayon or stain. your new panels to help preserve their fresh look.
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