Here, we present an simple as well as contemporary method of building as well as installing panelling. since our panelling is painted, we were able to utilize affordable medium-density fibreboard (MDF) as well as still accomplish the look of elegant panelling.
The expense of each panelling job will depend upon the size of the space being panelled in addition to the costs of the materials you choose. To keep costs low, run panelling only to chair-rail height as opposed to full ceiling height as well as choose less intricate mouldings. Here, the vertical strips are taken from the floor right as much as the ceiling. depending upon the width of the panels you choose, the look of this job will vary.
Materials as well as Tools
Tape determine as well as pencil
Level
T-square
Moulding
Paint
Mitre box as well as saw
Hammer as well as nail punch
1-1/2″ completing nails
Panelling adhesive
Caulking as well as caulking gun
Step 1: determine panel size
Determine the size of the panel strips. likewise choose exactly how much area you want between each vertical panel (so you understand exactly how many vertical strips you’ll need). go to a building-supply store as well as have them “rip” (or cut) 4′ x 8′ x 1/2″ sheets of MDF to the preferred widths. To determine the height of the vertical boards, determine the distance between the top board as well as the baseboard, then cut the vertical boards to this length so they in shape snugly between the top board as well as baseboard. We were working with a 9′ ceiling, as well as our base as well as top boards were each 6″ h., so our vertical boards were 8′ long. We made them 3-1/2″ wide as well as put them 7″ apart.
Step 2: connect horizontal boards
Using panelling adhesive as well as 1-1/2″ completing nails, connect the base as well as top boards to the wall. Counter sink the heads of the nails with a nail punch.
Step 3: connect vertical boards to wall
Apply a 1/8″ bead of panelling adhesive from the top to the bottom of the back of the very first vertical board as well as location on wall. utilize a level as well as T-square to ensure that whatever is directly before nailing board to the wall utilizing 1-1/2″ completing nails at 1′ intervals. Countersink the heads of the nails with a nail punch. continue this process, measuring the distance between the boards each time one more vertical board is added to ensure even spacing. Make pencil marks at the top as well as bottom of the wall where each board is to be connected to make this easier.
Step 4: paint wall as well as panelling
Use caulking to fill any type of area between boards as well as wall or between vertical as well as horizontal boards. Prime as well as paint the wall as well as panelling, enabling to dry in between coats.