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Wainscoting removal. Sounds simple, right? Well, it isn’t all that difficult. You don’t need to be a professional contractor or an experienced carpenter to do the job. But, you must exercise caution because it’s all too easy to damage the wall behind it. And, it’s also possible to damage the floor underneath. (At the very least, leave some unsightly marks on one or both.) So, let’s take a look at how to go about old wainscoting removal.
About Wainscoting Disposal
The biggest challenge won’t be removing the Wainscoting. Nope. That’s actually the easy part of the process. What will pose the biggest problem is what to do with the debris material. When you remove things like Wainscoting and/or trim, or any other type of paneling, you create a whole lot of debris. So, you’ll have to do something about it.
Wainscoting panels can be found in many houses across the country. This type of wall covering is very common and it comes in a variety of different styles and colors. If the wainscoting in your house does not work with your decorative scheme, you might find it necessary to remove it. --Do It Yourself.com
In most cases, you won’t be able to simply throw it out with the rest of the household trash. Instead, you’ll either need to load it up and haul it to the proper disposal facility or have a local junk hauler come in to take care of it. (The latter option not only takes it off your hands but also allows you to offload a bunch of unwanted stuff at the same time.)
Bradenton Wainscoting Removal
Now, let’s get to how to get it off the wall. Here’s a simple overview for Wainscoting removal you can easily follow:
- Break the seal. Wainscoting is usually installed sealed against the walls. This is typically done with caulking so moisture cannot get between the paneling and the walls to form mold. Use a utility knife to cut into the seal gently across the top of the wainscoting, going around the entire room.
- Remove the railing. After the caulking is cut and the nails are removed, you’ll probably have to pull the railing from the wall. Some wainscoting materials use a combination of railing and panels.
- Pull off the baseboards. Next, you’ll need to remove the baseboards (if equipped) from the bottom of the paneling. Use a pry bar and exercise caution so you don’t accidentally gouge the floor.
- Take the panels off the wall. With the top railing off and the baseboards off the wall, you can then simply pull the panels away from the wall to finish.
If you are doing some home improvement and need remodeling debris disposal, be sure to phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.
