Things You'll Need
Paneling piece
Panel adhesive
Paneling nails
Hammer
Measuring tape
Utility knife
Masking tape
Furring strips
Putty knife
How to Patch Wall Paneling. If your wall paneling has a hole or gouge, don't despair; a repair is not as difficult as you think. In most cases, a simple patch can make the paneling look new.
Step 1
Cut a piece of panel slightly larger than the hole or gouge. Center the piece over the hole, lining up grooves on the patch and paneling. Hold up the patch with a strip of masking tape.
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Step 2
Use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface. Remove the patch. Cut the panel out, prying loose with a putty knife.
Step 3
Make a framed support for the patch with 4 1-inch by 3-inch furring strips. Use panel adhesive to glue strips around the hole, half under paneling and half exposed. Let the adhesive dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 4
Apply a bead of paneling adhesive around the back of the patch, close to the edges and the furring strips. Let glue get tacky before placing the patch in the hole.
Step 5
Nail paneling nails around the edge of the patch, spaced 3 inches apart. Sink nails with a nail set and fill nail head holes with wood putty.
Tip
Scratches on wood paneling can be repaired by lightly sanding and applying the wood putty of the same color.