Cutting tools for wall paneling.
How to cut paneling already on the wall.
The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
Ensure your measurements are correct and then lay a guide board on top of the paneling as a cutting guide.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
Only apply the panel adhesive to one section of the wall.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
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An opening for the outlet must be cut into the paneling before you install it on the wall.
Wall paneling comes in a handful of painted and earthy tones made to mimic the look of wood planking.
However with the use of either a washable marker or chalk you will be able to quickly and efficiently mark the outlet s location on the panel.
Clamp the guide down on both ends to keep the guide and the paneling in place.
Run the circular saw blade alongside the guide board for a straight even cut.
Wait until you get the paneling up on that section before you move on to another one.
Wall paneling should be cut using special blades and techniques to ensure that it doesn t chip.
This may seem complicated since exact measurements are required.
The solution is to clamp a pair of straight edge boards in place to serve as a saw guide.
Smear a quarter size amount of the panel adhesive onto the wall.
Stack several sheets of paneling face down on the wood.
This will allow it to adjust to the humidity in a room.
It s nearly impossible to keep the narrow blade cutting straight when sawing the thin sheets.
How to cut wall paneling.
Care should also be taken to maintain a square 90 degree profile retaining.
Repeat every 10 inches 25 4 cm up down and across the section of the wall where the first plywood panel will go.