How To Cut Hole In Paneling Wall

Bend the cut area back and forth with your hands until it snaps.

How to cut hole in paneling wall.

Turn off power to the outlet from the main power source. The panel will fit perfectly if you have followed all the instructions carefully. Pull the drill trigger and apply a slight amount of pressure to the drill as you saw through the. Stack several sheets of paneling face down on the wood.

Run the circular saw blade alongside the guide board for a straight even cut. Next go along the guideline and cut deeper. With some thin types of wall paneling you can cut out detailed shapes with just a utility knife and firm pressure. How to patch wall paneling step 1.

Use a jigsaw for cutting the panels. Position the center of the hole saw over the mark representing the center of the pipe or fitting. Cut a piece of panel slightly larger than the hole or gouge. Use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface.

Clamp the guide down on both ends to keep the guide and the paneling in place. Lift the panel onto the wall covering the outlet. Center the piece over the hole lining up grooves. Fit its side tightly against the previously installed panel piece and line.

Cutting round holes can be tricky with a jigsaw especially if the hole is less. Ensure your measurements are correct and then lay a guide board on top of the paneling as a cutting guide. Now that you have cut the hole check the fitting by placing the panel on the wall. Thin panels can be cut easily where as for the thicker panels you must at first cut the panel lightly so as to form a guide line on the panel.