Transform old wood paneling with paint
When you feel like the wood paneling on your wall is closing in on you, transform it with a bright, fresh new color. Outdated wood paneling, common in houses built in the 60s and 70s, will take on new life with a paint job that costs less money than removing paneling and repairing the drywall. A bright or light colored paint over wood paneling can make a room appear larger, more calming and more up to date.
Instructions
1. Tape around the perimeter of the paneling and lay drop cloths on the floor to protect it from paint. Clean paneling with a damp towel. Fill holes and irregular cracks with putty and smooth with a putty knife. Sand when dry and repeat until the putty is smooth.
2. If the paneling is smooth, sand it with a fine grit sandpaper or apply a liquid deglosser just enough to rough up the surface so the paint will adhere.
3. Use a paintbrush to cut in primer in the cracks and along the edges of the paneling. The primer should be designed specifically to work with the type of paint you are using. Pour primer into a paint tray and use a roller to paint the large surfaces. Keep a damp towel nearby as you paint to easily clean up drips or mistakes as you work. Let the primer dry according to manufacturer's recommendation before painting.
4. Paint the edges and cracks using a paintbrush. Both oil and latex-based paints can work on paneling. Oil-based paint will adhere better and cover dark colors while latex paint is easier to work with and resists fading. Pour paint into a paint tray and roll over the large surfaces with a roller. As with the primer, keep a damp towel on hand to wipe drips and mistakes. Let the paint dry according to manufacturer's instructions.
5. If necessary, add a second coat of paint to the paneling. Let dry completely before removing the painter's tape to avoid paint peeling. Clean paint brushes with a wire brush and mineral spiritss if using oil-based paint, with water if using latex. Rinse paint trays.
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