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Ideal Home
Ellis Cochrane

8 places you should never put wall panelling in your home to avoid mould, warping and other damage to your walls

A dining room with green-painted wall panelling in a shaker style.

If there’s one trend that has taken off in recent years, it’s wall panelling. A relatively quick, easy and inexpensive way to completely transform a room or nook in your home, it can add immediate interest, warmth and texture.

They can also mask or cover unsightly scratches, marks or damage that paint or even wallpaper might struggle to conceal. While there is a vast array of great wall panelling ideas to choose from, if you happen to have put it in certain rooms in your home – or are thinking about doing so – you might end up with some unfortunate results including mould and warping.

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