How To Remove Wood Paneling From Walls

If possible try not to break them into smaller separate pieces.

How to remove wood paneling from walls. Remove the panel from the wall after all nails are out. Remove nails with pliers as they come loose. The were also slipped behind part of the mantel so there was lot of jostling and prying to get them out.

The task of removing the wood paneling itself is not difficult. The crazy part is that beneath several layers of paint those panels are actually real wood. Carefully remove the molding or baseboard from the wall.

Removing the wood paneling from the wall was a lot of work. Remove any pieces of molding or trim along the floor ceiling and corners of the room. Remove Wood Paneling Pricing and Removal Cost Checklist Get at least 3-5 estimates before hiring a Remodeling or General Contractor estimates are typically free unless its a small job.

See more at Emily Henderson. A heat gun and paint scraper will also help to remove any glue from the wall. Carefully remove the wood paneling.

If the wood paneling is nailed into the drywall this task is fairly simple. Afterward I did a complete skim coat to help level the grooves some more and also fill in the remaining wood texture. Use a Wrecking Bar Use a wrecking bar to pull away each loosened wood panel.

Paneling that was nailed can be removed by using a pry bar to pull it from the wall. Keeping them whole will make them easier to clean up. Use a hammer and tap the other end of the crowbar until the paneling begins to lift and pull away from the wall.