Paneled Walls Used In Atlanta Homes

Solid board paneling is made up of 1/4 to 3/4 inch thick hardwood or softwood boards ranging from 3 to 12 inches wide. Boards may have square edges, but most often are milled to overlap or interlock. Milling may be tongue-an-groove or shiplap. The paneling may be attached to studs, furring strips or wallboard.

Repairing Minor Scratches and Gouges

• Fill shallow scratches and gouges with a putty stick.
• Choose a color that matches the finish of your paneling.
• Wipe away any excess putty with a clean cloth.
• You can also conceal minor scratches with furniture polish or an almond stick ( a compressed-fabric stick impregnated with oil).

Repairing Dents and Deep Gouges

• Remove all the finish from the dent site.
• Place a damp cloth and hot iron over the dent until the wood fibers rise to the level of the surrounding surface.
• Let the wood dry thoroughly before sanding it smooth and refinishing the area to match.
• For a deep gouge or a nail hole, fill with a matching wood putty using a flexible putty knife to apply the putty.
• Let dry, then sand smooth with fine-grade sandpaper wrapped around a sanding block.
• Finish it to match the surrounding area.

Wood Veneer Sheet Paneling

Sheet paneling may have a veneer of wood, simulated wood or even fabric or vinyl. Of these, wood veneer responds best to repair, though even your most careful efforts may show.

Repairing Minor Scratches and Nicks

• Use a putty stick to "dray" over the mark, choosing a color that matches the paneling and wipe away any excess putty with a clean cloth.
• You can also hide scratches with shoe polish (test first), floor wax or an almond stick.
• For a more detailed job, sand lightly with fine steel wool or fine-grade sanding paper, applying less pressure toward the edges.
• Wipe away any residue and apply wood stain with a cotton swab.
• After it's dry, lightly buff the area again with a fine abrasive and wipe away the sanding residue.
• Spray a light coat of varnish on the area and let it dry.
• Lightly buff again with a fine abrasive.
• If the original panels were waxed, wax the entire panel and buff to a sheen with a clean cloth

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