In some instances, you may be able to remove the paneling and paint the walls directly. But often paneling was installed with both nails and adhesive, and you could damage your walls if you try to remove the paneling. Also, in some cases, the paneling was placed directly on the wall stu...
Maybe you want to spruce up the stained wood paneling in your living room with a coat of flat wall paint. Either way, it won't take any extra effort to paint over stain than it would to paint over unfinished wood. In fact, it will probably take less effort if you know the tricks o...
If your old wood paneling is wood-colored (that is, it hasn't yet been painted), chances are it has a clear protective finish, such as urethane, shellac, lacquer, etc. This may give it a slight sheen and, worse, may prevent your paint from sticking to the wood. The solution is to...
How to Paint Dated Wood Paneling Preparation is key when painting wood paneling. Although it may take awhile to get the room ready, the prep ensures that your painted surface will hold up over time. STEP 1: Move all of the furniture into the center of the room or out if possible. ...
A tray (or any other suitable container to mix the drywall mud) Screws Nails Nail gun Stud finder Pencil Acrylic paint Paintbrush Primer Pry bar (optional) Mudding tape On the one hand, installing drywall over the old wood paneling is not an overly complicated task. However, it will require...
How to Paint Interior Doors with Paneling The process for painting an interior paneled door is similar to painting a flat interior door. You only need to make a few adjustments to accommodate the panels. Jacob Fox Remove and Sand the Door ...
Did the kiddos get a little "creative" with their coloring? Cleaning things up isn't so hard with this tip: Try covering the stains with toothpaste then scrub off with a damp cloth (just plain--not the gel kind). I've tried this on wood paneling, painted
Paneling, wood cabinets - how to treat before painting I have a 103 yr old house, built by my grandparents. My uncle lived there for a while and was a smoker. I'm in the process of remodeling. I want to paint the wood paneling and cabinets in the kitchen; however, I'm not certa...
Paint Step 1: Sand and clean the wood surface in need of repair. Start by preparing the damaged surface. First, remove any loose chunks of wood or flaking paint. Next,sandany rough edges in or immediately adjacent to the damaged area you wish to repair. Finally, clear away all lingering...
Our cleaning experts atMerry Maids®can offer natural solutions for removing tough oil spots from even the most sensitive surfaces. Whether it's ceramic, wood paneling, or drywall—our tips may help eliminate dripping grease and other stubborn grime. Keep reading to find simple ways to remove ...