If you re filling a hole in a cabinet wall or a wardrobe place the craft sticks on the inside of the hole.
How to fix hole in wood panel wall.
Tip if you are having trouble getting the wall patch to stick try wetting it slightly with a wet sponge or a using a spray bottle filled with water.
You should lay the craft sticks on the side they won t be seen from.
Cut some lumber to span the opening and attach it using screws through existing plywood around the opening.
Cut the panel out.
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.
When the great stuff was done.
Apply the sticky side of the wall hole patch around the edges of the hole leaving at least a on each side of the hole.
Press a damp cloth over the scratched area of the panel.
I would get a small can of great stuff and try to fill the hole with that to give it a good solid back.
Place the craft sticks on the back of the hole and secure them with wood glue.
A pry bar or screwdriver will work.
Cover the hole or dent with fast drying spackle to bring the spackle level with the drywall surface and let it dry 24 hours or the time recommended by the manufacturer s instructions.
Use a utility knife to score an outline of the patch on the paneling surface.
Scrape away loose debris from the hole.
Remove the wood moulding from the sides top and bottom of the damaged panel.
Loosen the panel by lifting it from the bottom edge.
Take a utility knife and clean up the splinters on the edges.
Hold a hot steam iron against the damp cloth for about 30 seconds.
Cut out a hole in 1 4 inch plywood or masonit adding about 1 2 inch or so on all sides.
Smooth the edges of the patch around the hole.
Measure the size of the defect in your project and add a little extra around it.
How to patch a hole in wood paneling step 1.
Be careful not to.
Place the glue around the border of the hole in your wood.
Pull nails along the seams and edges.
How to patch wall paneling.
Check the panel to see if the steam has raised the wood fibers you.
If the hole is only 6 wide a small piece of 2x4 or even 1x2 and a plywood patch will probably cover you.