If they ever have to remove the paneling however.
Remove paneling from plaster walls.
Nothing special is needed to remove old paneling.
Then paneling glue became available.
Many people choose to err on the side of security when opting for glue instead of nails to hang wood paneling.
Paneling styles go in and out of fashion and many people opt to remove the paneling all together to get to the original wall plaster material.
How to remove glued on paneling.
I remember that in the early 90 s the prescription for dealing with paneling was to put a bead of caulk in the troughs in the paneling.
It s a simple procedure of prying and pulling even if the paneling was installed over plaster.
Paneling nails used to be the fastener of choice for hanging paneling.
When panels are nailed directly to the studs the cost of removing the paneling will go up as new drywall will need to be installed afterwards.
If you aren t going to paint remove painter s tape and tarps from the space and move furniture back.
If the planks are attached with paneling glue you run the risk of damaging the drywall leading to increased costs.
Taking old paneling off the wall in preparation for new paneling can be tedious and removing the glue that binds the paneling to the wall can be arduous.
Plaster and wallpaper over paneling is a whole separate thing and i don t think there s a special removal agent for this kind of project.
How to remove wood paneling from a plaster wall.
Removal is easiest when the panels are attached with nails.
The walls should feel smooth.
It was easier to use and became very popular.