Allow the walls to dry for one to two.
How to fix walls after removing paneling.
Doesn t need to be re.
If paneling is attached with nails it will tend to come off the drywall cleanly.
Use paneling nails at the seams and into the wall studs.
Continue applying heat and scraping until all the adhesive is stripped off.
So after he broke down and gave in he spent the better part of last night removing it all down to the drywall.
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In today s part 2 video how to repair wall after mirror removal.
This will be the first step in determining how much damage you will need to repair after the paneling is removed.
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Other than the glue removal areas the walls are in good shape.
Empty the pump sprayer and refill it with clean water.
Step 1 wash the walls with a mixture of wallpaper paste remover or 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water to remove all remaining wallpaper glue.
The blue walls are the drywall underneath you can still see some of the paneling on the right side of the far wall before it was removed.
Re install the batten strips with finish nails.
Spray the walls again to rinse them.
Is this the best way to get smooth walls after removing paneling.
Scrub them with a rough cloth or abrasive sponge then rinse them with clear water and clean rags.
In this video series i m going to show you how to pre.
I want to skim coat although i m not 100 sure what that means then sand and prime.
Removing the batten strips install new paneling by applying adhesive to the studs then attach the paneling.
This is what is underneath.
Apply heat directly to the glue with a heat gun or hair dryer set at its highest heat if the glue doesn t come off.
The heat causes the glue to soften.
Allow the wall to dry.
Wood paneling that is glued can cause much more damage to drywall.
Some of the wall was removed when we attempted to remove the glue.
Paneling can be attached with nails glue or a combination of both.
I ll show you some diy drywall tips and the steps it took to apply the all purpose joint com.
Wipe the surface with a wet sponge to remove any remaining residue.