Install Paneling On Basement Walls

When insulating concrete basement walls a good idea because concrete basement walls are often cold use rigid foam.

Install paneling on basement walls.

Use a rubber mallet to tap the paneling in place. Allow the wall to dry naturally. Scrub the wall with a wire brush and a mixture of 1 2 cup bleach per gallon of water to remove dirt and mold. If installing drywall panels use moisture and mildew resistant drywall.

Next comes the process of starting to install the panels. Pound a panel nail in each corner to hold the paneling in place while the glue dries. Nail it in place with the powder actuated nail gun. Finished basement walls such as those with painted drywall or wallboard do not require much preparation to attach paneling.

Clean the basement and remove any furniture or accessories on the wall. The first and foremost thing that you need to do is to prepare your basement so that you can install the panels. Stand the first 2 by 4 wide side flat against the wall. For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.

The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall. This will allow it to adjust to the humidity in a room. Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.