Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
How to install mdf wall panels.
The panels are made of mdf medium density fiberboard and measure 4 x8 32 square feet per panel with thicknesses ranging from 5 8 to 1 and weight of 60 to 80 pounds depending on the model.
Maintain a gap of 1 16 inch between each board for expansion.
Measure the height of the walls and cut the panels to fit leaving 1 4 inch of clearance on both the top and bottom of the boards for expansion.
Walls can be coated with a deep penetration primer to make the substrate more reliable and to obtain additional adhesion.
After that mdf panels should be cut with a jigsaw or hacksaw into pieces of the desired size.
The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
As i mentioned earlier wall panels are a great way to conceal uneven or unattractive surfaces.
If your wall is very uneven your builder may need to install wooden battens to the area.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
Increase the gap to 3 16 inch when bordering an mdf panel against a door or window.
Cut the panels face up using a table saw.