How To Remove Wood Paneling: 5 Easy Steps To Get Rid Of Wood Paneling

General Overview

Wood paneling is known for its distinctive look that it gives a room, but with the span of time, it has fallen out of use as decor designs have come in newer homes. Nowadays customers are seeking to update a room by removing old wood panels as part of their renovations. Although it's very easy to pry away panels from walls, particularly if panels are older and their adhesive has loosened. The user needs some specific tools, but it can be finished within a couple of hours that totally depends on the size of the room.
What’s The Cost To Remove Wood Paneling?
Removing a wooden paneling is a low-cost process, and is as cheap as the tools that comes in use. However, removing cost can vary depending on the type of paneling that the user is dealing with and either it can be attached to drywall or nailed directly to studs.

5 Easy Steps To Get Rid Of Wood Paneling

In order to get rid of the wood paneling, the users need to follow certain steps. Remember to follow each and every step in order to achieve desired result of removing wood paneling:

1. Molding: First of all the user needs to remove any molding which can be in any form like ceiling molding or crown molding, if the molding is not removed then it can make removing the wood panel difficult. The user needs to use the flat end of the crowbar to carefully remove away any crown molding. While removing take care not to damage it as it can be used with new panels.
2. Start: The best way to start is from the one side of the room, take one corner of the room, carefully work with the flat end of the pry bar under the first wooden panel. At the same time tap the other end with the hammer until the panel starts to lift, and will loosen it along the entire length. The user is advised to use the gloves for this work.
3. Wrecking Bar: Now in this step, use the wrecking bar in order to pull or lift away loosened wood panel. Try to not break them into smaller pieces instead try to keep them whole as this will make them very easier to clean up. Use the small pry bar or putty knife to clean any remaining panel bits.
4. Remove The Nails: In case any nails are left behind then use the claw end of the hammer, try not to bend the nails as they can be used for new panels.
5. Cleaning: In case the panels have left behind adhesive then smooth it with the help of the sandpaper. The adhesive can be removed either by the hand or with the help of the sander, after that sweep away any kind of dust or debris with the help of broom or dustpan.