The wall panels are completely taken out of the kitchen.
Replacing wall paneling with drywall.
Putting drywall over thin wood paneling may cause the new wall to jut beyond door and window jambs.
When such paneling is removed those bare studs will need to be covered with drywall before any new wall treatment including new paneling can be applied.
Consider alternatives such as painting wood paneling or filling in the seams with spackle.
Fortunately replacing a wall panel is one of the easier manufactured home repairs to diy.
Removing the wood paneling is fairly straightforward and should also be done before putting drywall on the ceilign.
We may have had a hiccup last time but not today.
Removing paneling is relatively simple requires no special skills and can be accomplished quickly.
I had some much welcomed help getting the place do.
Manufacturers often cover the walls with 1 4 inch paneling but the studs can support drywall so there s nothing preventing you from removing the paneling and replacing it.
Sheetrock gives a sleek polished finish in contrast to paneling s rugged rustic look.
If you still want drywall adjustments to the jambs should be made after the drywall is installed.
The good news in this situation is that homeowners get a chance to add insulation to the walls before installing drywall.
Though drywall can be installed over wood paneling this causes problems such as having to move switch boxes and receptacles to account for the extra thickness of the wall.
Removing wood paneling is not a particularly difficult job in and of itself.
The process is relatively simple and the tools and materials are readily available from any hardware store.