All panels should be trimmed 1 4 inch shorter than the ceiling to allow for contraction and expansion.
How to trim cedar paneling on wall.
Because cedar requires less protection when used indoors there s a wide variety of treatments and.
You ll need to protect your hands and wear a safety mask and ensure you re working in a well ventilated area.
When cedar walls are too dark and heavy you can simply lighten them by mixing up a wood bleaching solution then applying it to the wood.
Plywood paneling provides a quick affordable way to cover up old walls and transform the look of a room.
For the best finish paint paneling methodically.
The retro design element is simple and chic.
A deep slate gray paint is strategically placed on paneling which acts as a nice border around the brighter painted portions of the wall.
The lighter tone of the wood can be enhanced with bold paint on the adjoining walls.
If there s any gap or space the wall behind the paneling will peek out.
Tape off the ceiling and trim and cut in paint along the tape creating a border of paint all around the room or the section of wall to be covered.
Trim each panel as necessary to fit or stay level.
However it s often difficult to get perfectly tight seams between the 4 x 8 foot sheets.
If the paneling is pockmarked scratched up or riddled with divots it will need spackle as well.
Use a spackling trowel to smoothly fill in the lines and create an even surface along the entire wall.
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Use a fine toothed saw blade to avoid splitting and fraying on the front of the panel.
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However the wood has many other uses including furniture wood paneling accent beams and trim.
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