How To Fix A Hole In Wood Paneling Wall

How to repair or replace wall paneling that has been scratched dented dinged or gouged.

How to fix a hole in wood paneling wall.

If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the wall surface you may be able to remove the paneling and rehab the old wall surface using drywall joint compound. In most cases a simple patch can make the paneling look new. Once you ve covered the hole with wood filler prime and paint it to give it a smooth new finish. Boards can become gouged scratched dented and dinged.

Furniture door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls. I used a table saw on a 2x4 to cut the strips then a mitre chop saw to cut to length. Like other wall surface materials board paneling can become damaged by everyday wear and tear in a house. How to patch wall paneling.

For damage on wood paneling that is deeper such as a hole or scratches the solution is to use wax or sticky putty. Before filling nail holes in drywall with joint compound dent the surface around the nail hole slightly using a hammer with a rounded head or. If you re patching a large number of holes and other damage prime the patched walls before repainting especially if you re choosing a semi gloss or shinier finish. Whether your item is a wooden wall or a piece of furniture you can easily repair it using some craft sticks and wood filler.

If your wall paneling has a hole or gouge don t despair. It s very easy to damage wood and create a large hole. Step 4 repair major damages. For my 6 disc holes i used 1 2 thick x 3 wide x disc diameter 3 long pieces of wood.

Depending on the size of the hole you re repairing you may need a thicker stronger piece of backing wood. Center the piece over the hole lining up. Cut a piece of panel slightly larger than the hole or gouge. It will act as a concealer to the damage on the wood paneling.

Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches gouges and holes. Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty but larger holes must be patched.