To install tongue and groove paneling vertically begin by nailing 1 by 3 furring strips horizontally either directly to the wall studs on a new wall or over the drywall on a finished wall.
How to install tongue and groove paneling on walls.
Popular throughout the 1960s and 1970s wooden wall paneling or tongue and groove paneling is still widely used today to create a rustic traditional or even retro look in the home.
As each section of tongue and groove wall paneling is installed don t worry about stud rafters overrun.
Avoid visible nail holes install planks with the tongue up.
Secure the first row by nailing into the tongue to the joist or furring strip and secure the groove side of the plank by face nailing into the joist.
The paneling will be nailed directly to these furring strips.
Measure and mark every 16 inches vertically on the.
Install furring strips running horizontally across the wall if you want your tongue and groove boards to run up and down rather than sideways.
Snap a chalkline or use a straight edge and mark a line on all studs so you know where to put your nails.
Install the plank with groove closest to the wall.
By using paneling materials with tongue and groove joinery like that found in hardwood flooring you ll find the installation is fairly easy requiring only simple tools.
Nail up the first panel at a corner of the room with the tongue side facing out.
Use a stud finder or knock or drill holes until you find the studs at the top and bottom of the portion of wall you are going to install your planks on.
Secure sections with a nail on the tongue and simply slide in the next cut when you need one.