Quick answer: To hang wall panels: plan the layout, mark positions with tape, check for pipes and wires, fix the mounting (screws, clips or a no-drill kit), then hang each panel, checking with a level. Do the top row first. Leave ceilings to a professional for safety.

Key takeaways

  • Plan and mark with tape first.
  • Check for pipes and wires.
  • Use a level; leave ceilings to pros.

Tools you need

You need a measuring tape, pencil, masking tape and a spirit level. Add a drill and suitable wall plugs, or a no-drill kit. A helper makes it much easier to hold panels straight.

Step 1: plan

Decide which walls, how many panels and the spacing. Sketch it on paper. Start with the walls nearest where people sit or talk. See where panels go first.

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Step 2: mark

Stick masking tape where each panel will go. Step back and check it looks right. Moving tape is much easier than moving a screw hole.

Step 3: check the wall

Avoid areas directly above and below sockets and switches, where wires run. Check for pipes near kitchens and bathrooms. If you are unsure, use a wire and pipe detector.

Step 4: fix the mounts

Screw in clips or rails, or apply the no-drill pads. Follow the maker's instructions closely. Check each mount is firm before hanging a panel. See no-drill panels.

Step 5: hang and level

Hang the panel, check it with a level, then the next. Top row first, so you line up the rest. Step back after each row to check the lines look straight.

Ceilings

Do not DIY ceiling panels. They need proper fixings into the slab. Ceiling panels are always fixed mechanically, never glued. See ceiling panels.

Spacing

Leave equal gaps between panels, for example 5 cm. Or butt them together for one big block. Either looks neat if the gaps are even.

Height guide

Centre wall panels around ear height where people sit, about 1.2 m. In rooms where people stand, go a little higher. Line up the tops for a tidy look.

What we see on real jobs

Good placement matters as much as neat hanging. Ask us about placement before you start.

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