System and method for the installation of a prefabricated wall paneling system

Abstract

A paneling system for a home media center having prefabricated wall panel sections, prefabricated columns positioned at the joints between adjacent wall panel sections, and adjustable baseboard trim pieces. The wall panel sections can be positioned behind the columns at the joints in order to accommodate various room length dimensions. Cutout section profiles on the columns precisely match trim profiles of the wall panel sections when the wall panels are positioned behind the columns. The baseboard trim on the wall panel sections and on the columns is vertically adjustable by means of a screw and slot arrangement to accommodate height variations.

1 . A prefabricated wall paneling system, comprising: 
 at least one prefabricated wall panel section, the prefabricated wall panel section comprising a predetermined length, a predetermined height, a top edge and a bottom edge;    crown molding, wherein the crown molding is attached adjacent to the top edge of the prefabricated wall panel section; and    a baseboard, the baseboard comprising the same predetermined length of the prefabricated wall panel section, wherein the baseboard is attached to the bottom edge of the prefabricated wall panel section, the baseboard being configured to be vertically adjusted in order to allow the height of the prefabricated wall panel section to be adjusted.    
   
   
       2 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one junction column, wherein the junction column visibly covers the intersection or gap between two prefabricated wall panel sections that are situated in the same plane.  
   
   
       3 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 2 , wherein the junction column comprises cutout sections positioned on opposing sides of the junction column, each cutout section matching the profile of the prefabricated wall panel section, and the crown molding and baseboard that is attached to each prefabricated wall paneling section, that is covered by the junction column.  
   
   
       4 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 3 , wherein the prefabricated wall panel sections are inserted extending behind a respective cutout section of the junction column, the length of each prefabricated wall panel being visibly adjusted by the amount of prefabricated wall panel section that is inserted extending behind the junction column through a cutout section.  
   
   
       5 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 4 , wherein the junction column comprises a baseboard, wherein the baseboard is attached to a bottom edge of the junction column, the baseboard being configured to be vertically adjusted in order to allow the height of the junction column to be adjusted.  
   
   
       6 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 5 , wherein a prefabricated wall panel section further comprises a fabric insert panel.  
   
   
       7 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 5 , wherein a prefabricated wall panel section further comprises at least one panel recess.  
   
   
       8 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one corner column, wherein the corner column visibly covers the intersection or gap between two prefabricated wall panel sections that are situated perpendicular planes.  
   
   
       9 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 8 , wherein the corner column comprises cutout sections positioned on opposing sides of the corner column, each cutout section matching the profile of the prefabricated wall panel section, and the crown molding and baseboard that is attached to each prefabricated wall paneling section, that is covered by the corner column.  
   
   
       10 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 9 , wherein the prefabricated wall panel sections are inserted extending behind respective cutout sections of the corner column, the length of each prefabricated wall panel being visibly adjusted by the amount of prefabricated wall panel section that is inserted extending behind the corner column through a cutout section.  
   
   
       11 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 10 , wherein a prefabricated wall panel section further comprises a fabric insert panel.  
   
   
       12 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 10 , wherein a prefabricated wall panel section further comprises at least one panel recess.  
   
   
       13 . A method for installing a prefabricated wall paneling system, the method comprising the steps of: 
 overlaying at least one prefabricated wall panel section over at least one wall within a pre-existing room, wherein a prefabricated wall panel section comprises crown molding that is attached to a top edge of the prefabricated wall panel section, and a baseboard that is attached to a bottom edge of the prefabricated wall panel section;    installing a junction column between two prefabricated wall panel sections that are situated in the same plane;    installing a corner column between two prefabricated wall panel sections that are situated in perpendicular planes; and    vertically adjusting a baseboard that is adjustably attached to a prefabricated wall panel section in order to allow the height of the prefabricated wall panel section to be adjusted.    
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the junction column visibly covers the intersection or gap between two prefabricated wall panel sections that are situated in the same plane.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the junction column comprises cutout sections on opposing sides of the junction column, each cutout section matching the profile of the prefabricated wall panel section, in addition to the crown molding and baseboard that are attached to each prefabricated wall paneling section that is covered by the junction column.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the step of installing a junction column comprises inserting the prefabricated wall panel sections into the respective cutout sections of the junction column, the length of each prefabricated wall panel being visibly adjusted by the amount of prefabricated wall panel section that is extended behind the junction column.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the junction column comprises a baseboard, the baseboard is attached to a bottom edge of the junction column, and the baseboard is configured to be vertically adjusted in order to allow the height of the junction column to be adjusted.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the corner column visibly covers the intersection or gap between two prefabricated wall panel sections that are situated perpendicular planes.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the corner column comprises cutout sections on opposing sides of the corner column, each cutout section matching the profile of the prefabricated wall panel section, in addition to the crown molding and baseboard that are attached to each prefabricated wall paneling section that is extended behind the corner column.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the step of installing a corner column comprises inserting the prefabricated wall panel sections into the respective cutout sections of the corner column, the length of each prefabricated wall panel being visibly adjusted by the amount of prefabricated wall panel section that is covered by the corner column  
   
   
       21 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 20 , wherein a prefabricated wall panel section further comprises a fabric insert panel.  
   
   
       22 . The prefabricated wall paneling system of  claim 20 , wherein a prefabricated wall panel section further comprises at least one panel recess.