The Easiest Wood Paneling in the World

Jonathan Fong shares the steps for adding warmth to your walls with balsa wood.

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7. Polish with Steel Wool
At the point, you'll be marveling at how beautiful your wood panels are, and you'll be anxious to put them on the wall. But first, buff each panel with an extra-fine grade of steel wood (grade "000" or higher) to smooth out any uneven sections. If it looks like the finish is uniform throughout, you can skip this step.