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Choosing and Installing Wall Paneling  01-01

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The quickest way to a finished room is paneling. Prefinished wood grain sheets are popular but you have other options.



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Best Way To Transport And Cut Paneling  01-02

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Here are some tested ideas on the best way to transport your panels and how to cut them on the job site.



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Condition Your Panels Before Mounting  01-03

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Before mounting the first panel, all should become accustomed to the temperature of the room. Here is how and why.



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First Panel Must Be Perpendicular  01-04

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Problems multiply unless your first panel is absolutely perpendicular. Here is how to prevent a big mistake.



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Nail and Adhesive Mounting Tips  01-05

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Mounting panels on bare studs or over a covered wall is essentially the same. Here are the tips needed for using nails and adhesive.



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Machine Screw Reference Chart  01-07

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Being able to identify machine woodworking screws is a must for many projects. Here are the types.



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Popular Ways To Finish Plywood Edges  01-08

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Plywood is great for building furniture, shelves and kitchen counter tops. But how do you hide the rough end grain?



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Paneling Over Plaster Walls  01-09

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If you have a painted or papered wall you can still panel it without adding furring strips. Here is how.



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Choose Your Molding Before You Panel  01-10

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Molding is designed to cover gaps and the cost depends on the size and shape. For the ceiling an economical mmethgid is tosip your own from prefinished paneling.



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Two Types Of Door Trim For Paneled Walls  01-11

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Use regular casing for trimming a doorway or you can also eliminate casing for a flush job. Here's how.



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Framing a Basement Wall  01-12

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Here is the simple step-by-step method of building an absolutely perpendicular basement wall stick-by-stick. Since the floor to ceiling height often varies slightly thius is the best way to go.



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MDO Stands for Medium Density Overlay  01-13

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Waterproof plywood covered with paper to hide the grain when painted is great for outdoor signs and toys.



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Build this wall-to-wall storage cabinet for your child's room  01-14

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