How to Prepare your Home for Weathered Knotty Pine Paneling
Barnwood paneling is a great way to add some flavor to your interior, giving you that rustic look and feel without having to travel to the frontier, so to speak. As just one type of barnwood paneling, knotty pine tongue and groove paneling is seeing a rise in popularity due to its weathered appearance and beautiful design in many homes. The wood paneling has a light color which shows the unique characteristics of the material and creates with a more rustic appearance in any home. Many people have been turning to pine wood paneling for their decorative needs since they’re easy to install and creates a warmer atmosphere in their home. Remember though, if the weathered look is not for you, there are many other types of barnwood paneling available, each one showing off their own unique look and feel.
The WoodWorkers Shoppe has several high quality interior products for quality log siding for their customers. Their products are made to be easy to install, save on labor costs, and to cut down on resources needed for installing wood paneling. When customers are ready to invest in their knotty pine tongue and groove paneling there are a few steps customers should take to prepare their home for their new renovations.
Estimate How Many Materials Needed for the Renovation When it comes to starting a new project, the first step is to estimate how many materials are going to be needed. The WoodWorkers Shoppe has several end matched paneling or siding sizes for customers to choose from. Due to the superior quality of their products, customers can save up to 15-20% in labor and even up to 20% in less material waste. This is because of their innovative knotty pine tongue and groove paneling that makes installation a breeze.
Estimating how many materials needed for the project is important so there’s less material waste and customers are able to get the full benefit of The WoodWorkers Shoppe products.
Prepare the Walls or Surfaces Where the Wood Paneling is Going to be Installed
One of the aspects of wood products many people may not realize is that it contracts and expands depending on the temperature or humidity of the environment. When the fluctuations are rapid this can create problems with the wood paneling and cause it to crack and warp. When customers are ready to install their weathered knotty pine paneling, also known as our popular barnwood paneling, they should make sure the walls or surface where the paneling is being installed is ready ahead of time.
When they receive the wood paneling they requested, customers should leave it in the environment where it will be installed for a minimum of 2-5 days. This will allow the wood to adjust to the humidity and temperature of the environment. Depending on how big the wood paneling sheets are, backing may be required on wall frames to give the wood paneling a solid place to be installed.
One of the big problems many people may face when it comes to taking care of wood paneling is moisture buildup. Be sure to take this into account when installing your new wood panels and to have a solution to prevent moisture from building up in the wood paneling once it’s been installed.
Check for Thickness around Window Frames, Electrical Outlets, and Other Areas of the Home
Another aspect of wood paneling many people may overlook is that when installed over an existing wall, the wood paneling increases the thickness of the wall. People should be aware of how thicker the wall will become before installing paneling because the paneling may be too thick or look strange in the renovated area. Areas that can be most affected by an increased thickness are electrical outlets, door jambs, window frames, and other areas. These areas of the home may need to be modified or altered in order to accommodate the extra space for the wood paneling.
Prefinished knotty pine paneling does require some care even though it’s a high quality product and is highly resistant to humidity and will last a long time. The WoodWorkers Shoppe prides themselves on being able to give customers a high quality product at an affordable cost so they can have the rustic home they’ve always desired. Their wood paneling is beautiful, adds character to the home, and helps to create a warm atmosphere too.
The WoodWorkers Shoppe also offers free price quotes so customers can see just how high quality their products are too. They have received many testimonials from past clients who were very pleased with the amazing service and products they received upon going to The WoodWorkers Shoppe for all of their wood paneling needs. Check out their site to see how innovative their tongue and groove wood paneling is compared to their competitors.
