Wall panelling trim

[DIYHacker]

Hi all

Need a bit of advice.. I was installing panelling trim at a friends house over the weekend and when putting one piece on, we found that there was a bulge in the wall right towards the end of the trim piece by the plug in the picture and as such, the end of the trim won't attach to the wall. What I am concerned about is if I push it back in place and then put a small pin/nail in, this might pull the rest of the trim off the wall again or worse, split the wood because its so small and thin 😐

 

Should I use a nail gun or will it be better to just use a hammer and small nails/pins? And what size nails/pins? 🫤

[BotusBuild]

Is there a wall opposite that you could brace against? If so, CT1 and brace both ends and the middle of the trim against the opposite wall while it sets off (give it 24 hours)

[DIYHacker]

Unfortunately not.. Its a large living room.. opposite end (about 6m away) is bifold doors

[crispy_wafer]

CT1 or adhesive and a bit of batten straddling the trim, screwed to the wall above and below, until the adhesive is set,  - The batten wont touch the wall, and you will need longish screws.  Fill holes and make good afterwards.

Edited 9 hours ago by crispy_wafer