Decorative Wall Panel Installation
Terry McLeod
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Decorative wall panels, although much more popular several years ago, are still a viable, attractive and cost efficient way to finish off an interior wall.
Paneling comes in many different finishes such as faux brick and stone, knock-down drywall, wallpaper panels and the traditional wood paneling. Tile board remains a very economical way to line a sh 
ower without sacrificing style.
Installing wall paneling is not very difficult and definitely within the abilities of the average do-it-yourselfer. There are some guidelines that should be followed to ensure a trouble-free installation and prevent problems in the future. The installation procedures that follow are suggested by Georgia Pacific, a leading manufacturer of decorative wall paneling.
Before getting into the installation itself, it is important to note that paneling is intended to be used in a normal, dry, interior environment. It should never be applied to an exterior wall, exposed to the elements or used in a damp basement.
First, the panels need to be conditioned to the environment in which the will be installed. Store the panels in the room to be paneled for 48 hours, making sure they are laid flat with spacers. Leaning them against a wall is acceptable, but a space should be left between them in order for air circulation to properly acclimate them.
Paneling comes in many different finishes such as faux brick and stone, knock-down drywall, wallpaper panels and the traditional wood paneling. Tile board remains a very economical way to line a sh
Installing wall paneling is not very difficult and definitely within the abilities of the average do-it-yourselfer. There are some guidelines that should be followed to ensure a trouble-free installation and prevent problems in the future. The installation procedures that follow are suggested by Georgia Pacific, a leading manufacturer of decorative wall paneling.
Before getting into the installation itself, it is important to note that paneling is intended to be used in a normal, dry, interior environment. It should never be applied to an exterior wall, exposed to the elements or used in a damp basement.
First, the panels need to be conditioned to the environment in which the will be installed. Store the panels in the room to be paneled for 48 hours, making sure they are laid flat with spacers. Leaning them against a wall is acceptable, but a space should be left between them in order for air circulation to properly acclimate them.