Step By Step Guide To Fitting Wall Panels

1. DRAW OUT THE WALL PANELS ON YOUR WALL

For this, you’ll need a tape measure, a pencil and a spirit level (the bigger the better!)

This stage is important as it’ll highlight any incorrect measurements you may have made as well as any issues with plug sockets or light switches.

2. IT’S NOW TIME TO ATTACH YOUR MDF PANELS TO THE WALL

There are a few ways to do this.

Option 1

You could opt for the glue and nail gun option. This option is by far the quickest & easiest but if you like to change the décor in your home regularly then this option may in the long run cause you to need to re-plaster the wall behind the panelling as removing the glued-down panels may bring the plaster off along with it.

Option 2

Screwing the MDF to the wall. The No glue option. This is the option I would recommend.

Now, this option takes a bit longer but will save you money and time in the future should you decide you don’t like it anymore.

STEP 1

First, you need to drill 3 holes in your panel top, middle and bottom. (You may only need a screw at the top and bottom of the panel if your walls are straight!

STEP 2

Now mark where the holes are on the wall with a pencil. (Start with the vertical panels first).

STEP 3

Next, you need to drill holes in the wall and insert wall plugs so your screws have something to grip onto.

STEP 4

Now you need to use a countersink drill bit to create a small cavity, so your screws sit flush in each drilled hole of the panel.

STEP 5

It’s time to screw it to the wall. This is where you really start to see it coming together.

Repeat for each panel.

STEP 6

Your next step is to caulk all the edges and fill all the holes with fillers so you get a nice finish when you paint them. I did the caulking with my finger and a cloth but there are tools you can buy from most hardware stores to help with this if you’d rather not use your finger!

STEP 7

Once everything is dry, sand back the poly filler and repeat if needed. The screw holes will show if you don’t do this properly (I speak from experience!)

STEP 8

It’s now time to prime the MDF! I really would advise that you don’t skip this step because you will regret it later!

STEP 9

This is the fun part! It’s time to get the colour on! We needed 3 coats to cover it all! Would recommend using matt finish paint as it covers imperfections brilliantly.

STEP 10

Now it’s time to sit (or lay) back and admire all your hard work!

You can also find lots more inspiration over on my Instagram Page @BOHOinca