If you are looking for ways to finish your basement you may be considering paneling your concrete walls.
How to install paneling over cement walls.
Unfinished concrete block or poured concrete walls require preparation for paneling.
Next you have to seal the walls.
Use a level to set the.
These are basically the framing foundation for your wall paneling.
One of the quickest ways to panel the basement or other cement walls is to glue the paneling directly to the cement.
This will allow it to adjust to the humidity in a room.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.
Step 2 attaching furring strips.
Paneling is an affordable alternative to adding drywall to your cement or more properly your concrete walls.
Install 1 by 2 inch wood furring strips the length of the wall spaced vertically with centers 16 inches apart with a top strip at the ceiling and a bottom along the floor.
Paneling can be glued to cement.
Before you start applying adhesive however there are a few things you need to check for and some precautions you may want to take.
You will need to attach the furring strips.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
Modern tongue and groove paneling isn t like the wood paneling popular in the.
Basement walls easily become damp so apply a sealant or high quality waterproofing coating to the walls.
Apply the sealant or waterproofing to the concrete block or poured concrete walls with a paintbrush and roller.
Apply painter s tape to any areas that are adjacent to the basement wall.