Beadboard either as wall paneling or as wainscoting can be installed over plaster walls.
How to install paneling over plaster walls.
Adding wall paneling in an older home is a good option for covering cracked plaster and lath walls rather than repairing them.
You may need a step ladder to hit the upper corners of the wall.
Cut each sheet 1 4 inch shorter than the distance from the floor to the ceiling.
The best way to install paneling on plaster or drywall is with adhesive.
The installation technique will depend on the type of walls you have.
For best results set the paneling in the room for a few days before you install it.
Install wood paneling in any room to inject architectural detail warmth and character into your home traditionally used on the walls of kitchens and entryways many homeowners have begun to.
Pause as needed to scoop more plaster onto your hawk board.
Nailed only paneling never feels solid and may eventually loosen.
No matter what type of wall paneling you install the process is similar.
Plaster is a sturdy and affordable material that works well for most walls but it can start to deteriorate over time causing unsightly cracks and uneven surfaces.
The first step in how to install paneling is to remove all wall plates outlets and any nails in the wall.
As long as the wall surfaces are flat and solid you should have no problem installing paneling over them.
Position the panel on the wall leaving a 1 4 inch space at the bottom and drive the four nails partway into the wall.
This will allow it to adjust to the humidity in a room.
Apply adhesive to the framing in a wavy pattern.
Drive four finishing nails through the top edge of the panel.
Continue working your way along the wall spreading the plaster from bottom to top.
Plaster the wall in sections.
Repeat this pattern until the plaster has been spread evenly over the entire surface.
Gently remove any crown moulding baseboards and trim you plan on using again.