No matter which you choose, sanding is key to make sure the paint will adhere to the surface and also give you a very smooth finish for the paint. Start with 100 grit sandpaper and then finish off with 220. You do not have to go to the bare wood, just sand enough to knock down t...
This installation didn’t haveanyoutside corners. That’s not always the case and if you reach an outside corner, there are a couple different ways to handle them. The final product for this kitchen will be a white beadboard wainscoting which means that paint and caulk can conceal cut e...
Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches, gouges and holes. Furniture, door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls. Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty but larger holes must be patched. ...
The goal of loading a brush is to get as much paint on the wall as possible without dribbling it all over the floor and yourself in the process. It will take you only a few minutes to be able to gauge accurately how much paint your brush will hold along the way. Meanwhile, start th...
Then make sure to clean the wood well to get off sanding grit and any built up dust and dirt, let dry and prime then paint. Reply Stacy See says: Hi Diane! Could you share what is your “go to” white paint color for your walls? Is it the same color as your trim? Also, do...
On to the paint… After priming, I used my new favorite neutral color Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams to paint the whole room, including the planked wall. I originally was going to make the faux shiplap a different color than the walls but decided against it. And, I’m SO happy I did....
In fact, some people living in log homes at the time sheathed their outdated log walls in clapboard and paneling. Still, the Victorian look can successfully be brought to a log cabin, especially one with squared logs that offer a smooth canvas for hanging the multitude of paintings, mirrors,...
I had already painted the trim and was starting to paint the walls. You can see that I taped below the trim by the carpet, and then came back after the trim was dry and cut in with my brush to paint the walls. When everything is done, I use an exacto knife to help remove the ...
Hello, when moving into our new apartment, our fridge scuffed some of our walls. Would you be able to tell me what this orange material is under the paint and should we be concerned. There are a few scuffs here and there, this is the deepest. We haven’t fixed it yet as it was...
Sanding Block for Edges Brad Nailer Tile Spacers 1/8” or 1/16” inch is perfect! 1.Be sure your walls are clean, prepped and ready to install the paneling. I would carefully remove any existing baseboards/ or trim pieces and replace them on top of the paneling to give you the most...