Check the panel to see if the steam has raised the wood fibers you.
How to fix hole in wood panel wall.
Cut some lumber to span the opening and attach it using screws through existing plywood around the opening.
Scrape away loose debris from the hole.
Place the glue around the border of the hole in your wood.
You should lay the craft sticks on the side they won t be seen from.
When the great stuff was done.
If you re filling a hole in a cabinet wall or a wardrobe place the craft sticks on the inside of the hole.
Remove the wood moulding from the sides top and bottom of the damaged panel.
Tip if you are having trouble getting the wall patch to stick try wetting it slightly with a wet sponge or a using a spray bottle filled with water.
Take a utility knife and clean up the splinters on the edges.
Be careful not to.
Apply the sticky side of the wall hole patch around the edges of the hole leaving at least a on each side of the hole.
How to patch a hole in wood paneling step 1.
To seal the seams between your patch and existing plywood use wood filler.
If the hole is only 6 wide a small piece of 2x4 or even 1x2 and a plywood patch will probably cover you.
Smooth the edges of the patch around the hole.
I would get a small can of great stuff and try to fill the hole with that to give it a good solid back.
Pull nails along the seams and edges.
How to patch wall paneling.
Cut out a hole in 1 4 inch plywood or masonit adding about 1 2 inch or so on all sides.
Hold a hot steam iron against the damp cloth for about 30 seconds.
Loosen the panel by lifting it from the bottom edge.
Cover the hole or dent with fast drying spackle to bring the spackle level with the drywall surface and let it dry 24 hours or the time recommended by the manufacturer s instructions.
A pry bar or screwdriver will work.
Press a damp cloth over the scratched area of the panel.
Center the piece over the hole lining up grooves on the patch and paneling.
Cut a piece of panel slightly larger than the hole or gouge.
Cut the panel out.
Place the craft sticks on the back of the hole and secure them with wood glue.
Measure the size of the defect in your project and add a little extra around it.