How To Fix A Hole In A Wood Panel Wall

Cut panels so lengthwise edges meet over wall studs.

How to fix a hole in a wood panel wall.

Center the piece over the hole lining up grooves on the patch and paneling. Using a putty knife or similar apply the filler and smooth with larger flat knife i used a drywall joint knife. Press a damp cloth over the scratched area of the panel. Clean patched hole with vacuum or duster to prepare for the filler material.

In the case of scratches apply it like a crayon and simply color it. Be sure to use a large enough piece so that you can clamp this piece to the wood you want to work with and have enough room for the plunge router to move freely in the template. Cover the hole or dent with fast drying spackle to bring the spackle level with the drywall surface and let it dry 24 hours or the time recommended by the manufacturer s instructions. For wood paneling repairs use a wood filler for drywall repairs use a drywall compound like plaster of paris.

Cut some lumber to span the opening and attach it using screws through existing plywood around the opening. Hold a hot steam iron against the damp cloth for about 30 seconds. If the hole is only 6 wide a small piece of 2x4 or even 1x2 and a plywood patch will probably cover you. Remove the wood moulding from the sides top and bottom of the damaged panel.

Start in a corner. For damage on wood paneling that is deeper such as a hole or scratches the solution is to use wax or sticky putty. Then cut your patch and mount it to the spanning pieces. Check the panel to see if the steam has raised the wood fibers you.

Cut a piece of panel slightly larger than the hole or gouge. Pry off the lower lengths of batten strips but leave them in place between panels on the upper wall. Hold up the patch with a strip of masking tape. Use level to be sure the first panel is straight up and down.

Measure the size of the defect in your project and add a little extra around it. The wax is applied to the holes using a putty knife. To seal the seams between your patch and existing plywood use wood filler. Scrape away loose debris from the hole.

Cut out a hole in 1 4 inch plywood or masonit adding about 1 2 inch or so on all sides.