Hardwood sheets on studs.

garlandkr · May 31, 2013

I put in-wall speakers into a small room which has hardwood (masonite) panels mounted on studs. Obviously not ideal, but cheap and it was not my work.

Now I need to replace the panels as I'm moving.

Would it wise to just remove the entire panel where the speaker cut-outs are and replace each one? I'm thinking that any kind of patch work on the massive 6-1/2" x 3" rectangular holes would be near impossible to seal up on this material.

nealtw · May 31, 2013

I doubt you would be able to patch the holes. So if you can get matching panels that would be the way to go.

user 4883 · May 31, 2013

or just cut out the section from stud to stud and replace the portion with the holes in it.

garlandkr · May 31, 2013

kok328 said:
or just cut out the section from stud to stud and replace the portion with the holes in it.

that's another good idea. if i get the pieces flush what kind of taping should I do to remove any lines?

garlandkr · Jun 9, 2013

So I used a multi-tool to cut out the hardwood and replace it with a new piece. There is an 1/8" gap on the right side where you can see the stud. Any recommendations for a filler to use, or should I just use regular drywall putty?

nealtw · Jun 9, 2013

You could fill it drywall filler and tape but I don't think you ever going to hide this.

WindowsonWashington · Jun 10, 2013

Tape and mud.

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