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Q How do I fasten 4x8 sheets of wood paneling to a plaster wall?
A You can glue the panels with construction adhesive applied with a caulking gun. But for the glue to hold, the surface of the wall must be sound. Remove peeling and loose paint with a scraper or wire brush. The paneling can span minor holes (the size of a dollar bill), but you’ll need to patch larger damaged areas.
Next, cut and fit the panel. Then apply the adhesive to the back. Lay a bead around the perimeter of the panel 1 or 2 in. from the edge, then fill in with a series of parallel gluelines spaced 8 in. apart. Push the panel firmly against the wall to spread the glue, then pull the panel away from the wall for about one minute to let the adhesive become tacky. Finally, push the panel back against the wall so the glue grabs and holds them tight. Position it carefully; the panel won’t move much at this point. Drive colored paneling nails only where needed to hold the panel tight to the wall.
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