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...
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...
Real Wood: Paneling that is made of real wood boards or panels is the most authentic looking and is easy to cover with a few coats of primer and latex wall paint. It may be installed as shiplap, tongue and groove, wainscotting, or board and batten. Veneer or “Fake Wood”: The 1970...
Allow the primer to dry overnight, then apply two coats of acrylic latex interior paint to the walls. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Wood Paneling Getty Images Wood paneling is made of plywood or hardboard. It comes in large, thin sheets and has a slick surface that’s accented with...
Apply painter's tape on baseboards and the upper portion of the wall as necessary to protect them from getting paint on them. To protect floors, run a strip of tape along the floor next to the baseboard. Then, spread out a drop cloth against the baseboard. The drop cloth may move whil...
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
Wood Wall Paneling Pattern Ideas: Brick Pattern Herringbone Diagonal Horizontal Vertical Diamond Also consider that using spacers on the seams can change the look of whatever design you choose. You may need to line the back with wood for this option. One of the most classic designs is the bri...
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...
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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...