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How to trim cedar paneling on wall.
A deep slate gray paint is strategically placed on paneling which acts as a nice border around the brighter painted portions of the wall.
Trim each panel as necessary to fit or stay level.
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When cedar walls are too dark and heavy you can simply lighten them by mixing up a wood bleaching solution then applying it to the wood.
All panels should be trimmed 1 4 inch shorter than the ceiling to allow for contraction and expansion.
If there s any gap or space the wall behind the paneling will peek out.
Plywood paneling provides a quick affordable way to cover up old walls and transform the look of a room.
The lighter tone of the wood can be enhanced with bold paint on the adjoining walls.
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It takes the emphasis off the ridges while also creating.
However it s often difficult to get perfectly tight seams between the 4 x 8 foot sheets.
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For the best finish paint paneling methodically.
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You ll need to protect your hands and wear a safety mask and ensure you re working in a well ventilated area.
Tape off the ceiling and trim and cut in paint along the tape creating a border of paint all around the room or the section of wall to be covered.
However the wood has many other uses including furniture wood paneling accent beams and trim.
Use a fine toothed saw blade to avoid splitting and fraying on the front of the panel.
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Because cedar requires less protection when used indoors there s a wide variety of treatments and.