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Removing tongue-and-groove paneling

07:01PM | 02/22/04

Member Since: 02/21/04
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Removing tongue-and-groove paneling

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I am wanting to take down tungue and groove paneling. I am unsure what is behind the tongue and groove as the house was built in the late 70's. Can anyone tell me the how to for this?? I hate to take down the tongue and groove but it is so dark. I am wanting to replace with drywall. Any info would be greatly appreciated. - Thanks Melinda

retisin

09:50AM | 02/26/04

Member Since: 05/19/03
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I would use something to get a end or center of 1 opened up to be able to get a crowbar into it and then it should be fairly easy from there because they are usually put up with small brad nails or staples.

homebild

04:24PM | 02/26/04

Member Since: 01/28/03
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It may be to your benefit to simply apply drywall directly over the tongue and groove paneling without removing it at all.

A 1/4" Drywall applied to the paneling could be just the ticket both cost and labor wise to re-finish the walls without creating a lot of cost and debris.

retisin

06:48PM | 02/26/04

Member Since: 05/19/03
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would be the best way to go.

Melinda0928

02:52AM | 02/27/04

Member Since: 02/21/04
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Thank you all so much for replying. I think that is an excellent idea to just cover it up with drywall. I will be sending my hubby to Home Dept to gather information on drywalling :) Thanks again - Melinda

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