Title: How to Cut Outlets in Wall Paneling | Hunker
Headings: How to Cut Outlets in Wall Paneling
How to Cut Outlets in Wall Paneling
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Content: How to Cut Outlets in Wall Paneling | Hunker
Home Hacks & Answers
Building & Remodeling
Walls
How to Cut Outlets in Wall Paneling
By Elizabeth Knoll
Hunker may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Things You'll Need
Circuit tester
Chalk
Washable marker
Tape measure
Sawhorses
Jigsaw
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If you do not have or want to rent a jigsaw to cut the outlet hole, drill large enough holes near each corner so you can fit the tip of a thin handsaw in and cut the rectangle out by hand. Paneling is an easy wall-finish option for DIY remodelers, as there is no heavy wallboard, tape or mud to deal with. Panels usually come in manageable sections that you either glue or nail to the room's walls. A paneling project can go pretty quickly, until you run into an electrical outlet. An opening for the outlet must be cut into the paneling before you install it on the wall. This may seem complicated since exact measurements are required. However, with the use of either a washable marker or chalk, you will be able to quickly and efficiently mark the outlet's location on the panel. Advertisement
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Turn off power to the outlet from the main power source. Use a circuit tester to make sure the outlet is safe to handle.