How to Patch and Repair Tongue-and-Groove Wainscoting (page 1 of 2)
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Before Yet Get Started current page
- Drill a Hole current page
- Cut Down to Joint current page
- Pry Out Damaged Baseboard current page
- Cut New Section of Board page 2
- Attach New Board page 2
- Add Finishing Touches page 2
Tongue-and-groove boards interlock, which can make it difficult to repair a small area -- releasing one damaged board would mean releasing all the boards. Instead, use this patch method to replace just the damaged board.
Before Yet Get Started
- Where the damaged board crosses furring strips on the wall, it may be easier to use a hammer and chisel to cut through the board.
- If the board is very thick, remove the tongue with a saw.
- If you want a natural wood finish, consider using an adhesive to secure the board in place rather than using nails.
Drill a Hole
Drill a hole close to one edge of the damaged board, toward the top, and large enough to take the point of a drywall saw.
Cut Down to Joint
Insert a drywall saw into the hole and cut all the way down the joint between the boards.
Pry Out Damaged Baseboard
Use a chisel to pry out the damaged section of board.
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