 warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Jan 28, 2010 11:54 AM
 warped paneling (by Irish [MD]) Jan 28, 2010 12:19 PM
warped paneling (by Jean [OK]) Jan 28, 2010 12:30 PM
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Jan 28, 2010 1:07 PM
warped paneling (by Gloria [TN]) Jan 28, 2010 1:10 PM
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Jan 28, 2010 1:17 PM
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Jan 28, 2010 1:17 PM
warped paneling (by Jason PA [PA]) Jan 28, 2010 1:36 PM
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Jan 28, 2010 1:59 PM
warped paneling (by Josh [CA]) Jan 28, 2010 2:19 PM
warped paneling (by Josh [CA]) Jan 28, 2010 2:24 PM
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Jan 28, 2010 2:31 PM
warped paneling (by Jean [OK]) Jan 28, 2010 2:42 PM
warped paneling (by AllyM [NJ]) Jan 28, 2010 3:33 PM
warped paneling (by Opinionated [NC]) Jan 28, 2010 4:00 PM
warped paneling (by Smokowna [MD]) Jan 28, 2010 4:29 PM
warped paneling (by gevans [SC]) Jan 29, 2010 4:23 AM
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 11:54 AM
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State Specific Question About: MISSOURI (MO)
We are getting ready to prepare our unit for a new renter. The living room has old, dark paneling that is warped. I've read some information about painting it but how could the warped areas be fixed....or is it even possible? I've kind of mentally prepared myself that we are going to have to remove the paneling because of the warping but if someone has another idea I would love to hear it. We are not sure if there is damage behind the paneling...it was there when my parents bought the building. Thanks for any suggestions. --70.242.xx.xx |
warped paneling (by Irish [MD]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 12:19 PM
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Use a stud finder to find the studs. There will certainly be a stud on each side, but depends on if 1 or 2 in between. Use paneling nails to renail. If it does not look like it is working...you'll probably need to remove it all and put up drywall, which will certainly look better anyway. --173.59.xxx.xx |
warped paneling (by Jean [OK]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 12:30 PM
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I would check to see if the warping might be caused by moisture. Any chance of water leaking around the windows or down the walls from the roof? --162.39.xxx.xx |
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 1:07 PM
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Good thought about the moisture but the warped wall is the long wall across from the window (interior wall). It has had a new roof in the past few years. The warped area has been there for 25+ years. I do not believe there is a current water issue but don't know from before purchased by my parents. Only one end is bad (approximately portions of a 5 foot section). I'm kind of thinking it's a bad idea to take the paneling down (who knows the condition behind the panel) but would like to straighten if possible. I appreciate Irish's idea of finding the studs and renailing. --170.29.xx.x |
warped paneling (by Gloria [TN]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 1:10 PM
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It's been there for 25 years? Don't you think it's done it's job? Take it down and put up new, you can buy it for very little since it's just a small wall. --208.252.xxx.xx |
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 1:17 PM
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Yes, I realize it's old. Just afraid of what's behind it and possibly having to put up all new drywall. That would start getting expensive I would think as we would have to hire out to drywall. I would love to just use other people's idea of filling in the grooves and painting if we can get it to flatten out. It might be worth a try at least --170.29.xx.x |
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 1:17 PM
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Yes, I realize it's old. Just afraid of what's behind it and possibly having to put up all new drywall. That would start getting expensive I would think as we would have to hire out to drywall. I would love to just use other people's idea of filling in the grooves and painting if we can get it to flatten out. It might be worth a try at least --170.29.xx.x |
warped paneling (by Jason PA [PA]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 1:36 PM
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Depending on the quality of the rental you desire it to be, you may be able to not fill in all those groves and paint it flat. This is definitely a job for a sprayer not a roller. --98.111.xxx.xxx |
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 1:59 PM
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I definitely agree with using the sprayer, I guess we can try filling and spraying on one wall and if it doesn't go well then take it all down and go from there. First, we also need to try to straighten out the warped portion of one of the walls. After this wall project is done we are going to pull up the carpet and put down some kind of pergo or laminate. I think whichever way we go with the walls it will make a huge improvement. Thanks for everyone's input. --170.29.xx.x |
warped paneling (by Josh [CA]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 2:19 PM
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Filling and painting? You are asking for trouble and making a big mess in the process.
Under that paneling could be lath and plaster.
On the paperwork for the property. Where they have the rough lay out of the building there is a sheet that tells you what kind of walls, what kind of foundation. Wiring. etc. Look on that and see what kind of walls you have.
--24.176.xxx.xx |
warped paneling (by Josh [CA]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 2:24 PM
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what is the walls purpose? Is it a weight bearing wall? Would removing it in part open things up for the better? --24.176.xxx.xx |
warped paneling (by Karen [MO]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 2:31 PM
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the paneling is in the entire living room but the wall with the warping separates the kitchen and has counters and refrigerator space on the other side of it. Unfortunately that wall would have to stay up. Honestly, I don't know where that paperwork is that has the layout. I imagine there is drywall underneath because the other unit in the duplex (which doesn't have paneling) is drywall throughout. --170.29.xx.x |
warped paneling (by Jean [OK]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 2:42 PM
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If the wall backs up to refrigerator and counter space, I'm still suspicious of moisture.
I wouldn't want to go to the expense of putting in new flooring or doing anything with this wall until I explored the cause of the warping further.
I understand being afraid of what you will find, but what's there is there, and it's not as big a deal as you are imagining to remove the panel and find out.
By the time you dink around doing something cosmetic with this defective wall, my guess is you would save a lot of time and money if you just took off the paneling, find out the issue (if any), fix it if needed and put up new drywall or paneling. Neither are expensive and easy to learn to work with if you don't know how. --162.39.xxx.xx |
warped paneling (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 3:33 PM
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I had similar problems when I started rehabbing my Dad's buildings after he passed and Mom couldn't manage anymore.
I was often afraid to touch something because of what might be behind it.
I think panelling can warp from dampness in the air actually especially if it was not nailed down enough.
If you want to have a nice building and make some decent money, at some point it has to come off because it looks bad.
I would remove the warped panelling from that wall and paint the rest.
I would just close my eyes and do it. You might be surprised to find a nice plaster wall just like the other one without the panelling and maybe just some holes to patch with spackle.
The rest can be painted with stain killer since it's dark and then covered with a nice off white paint.
The wall that had the panelling could be wallpapered with a conservative print if it's too bad to leave without panelling.
Wall paper has been a great tool. I finally learned how to apply plaster and make a nice job of it, so I stopped wallpapering.
Sheet rock wallboard is not that hard to put up either. You can cut out damage from a wall and cut a piece to fit in the hole and screw it down and plaster carefully and no one will ever know. And then of course there is the wallpaper.
I apply a very thin coat of joint compound to a wall and then smooth with a great big plaster knife and then sponge it smooth when it has dried a little and then there is minimal sanding. Then do that about three times until it is nice and smooth. Don't be afraid of that wall! --76.99.xxx.xx |
warped paneling (by Opinionated [NC]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 4:00 PM
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If the paneling is untempered hardboard with wood-grain-printed face, the warping cannot be corrected. The material changes dimension in both directions with every change in humidity. Painting will make the warping more obvious. --67.213.xx.xxx |
warped paneling (by Smokowna [MD]) Posted on: Jan 28, 2010 4:29 PM
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Are these 4 by 8 panels of paneling? They were made with a Masonite base, if not properly nailed the Masonite traveled all over the place.
If you push on the paneling, does it go flat against the sub wall? If so, more nails. If not...very custom shelved to hide it.
I would not fill the groves before painting. The groves make for an okay look also. --173.66.xx.xxx |
warped paneling (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Jan 29, 2010 4:23 AM
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I hate cheap wood panels. Two reasons:
They are a fire waiting to happen
They look cheap.
Replace with sheetrock or quality panelling. Either way you can see what's behind and correct the wave. --141.129.x.xx |
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