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1988 Double wide - wall panel - wallpaper?

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:46 pm
by loveoldtrux
Hi y'all --

Need to replace an inside wall panel - are these thin panels on the inside walls available at Home Depot; I just need a plain simple one as it will end up being wallpapered? Also would like to wallpaper the master bedroom - any ideas before I begin? Home Depot has got the pattern I want. I'm assuming just follow the direction?....

Re: 1988 Double wide - wall panel - wallpaper?

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:34 pm
by Greg S
If the original is vinyl covered drywall you can simply buy a replacement sheet of drywall at Home Depot. Most likely 3/8 inch depending on the home manufacturer.

As for wall paper clean the wall thoroughly first with TSP and clean water then follow the instructions.

Re: 1988 Double wide - wall panel - wallpaper?

Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:13 pm
by 1987Commodore
If the panel is wood, you could use any 1/8" paneling.

Re: 1988 Double wide - wall panel - wallpaper?

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:25 pm
by loveoldtrux
Thanks 1987 Commodore. I had the PC JR instead of the Commodore :-)
Yes the panels are of some kind of flimsy wood substrate - looks like a wood panel but I'm sure it's just as thin as the manufacturer could get it. I'll take a sample to Home Depot off the wall as I just got my wallpaper samples and they look SHARP!! I guess they should at $45.00 a roll and I'll need quite a few for a 12 X 16 bedroom!!