Apply caulk to any.
Painting over wood wall panels.
Simply painting the trim involves much less work than tearing it out and replacing the room with drywall plus we love the textured look of painted paneling.
While painting over wood paneling takes a bit of extra preparation the end result looks clean and crisp.
Clean the wall paneling with diluted tsp.
Inspect the area for any defect.
Remove any switch plate.
Cover baseboards and crown molding with tape and a drop cloth or plastic sheeting.
Faux finish wall paint step 1.
Fill holes and grooves step 3.
Clean the wall step 2.
Do this step only if.
Allow paneling to fully dry.
Before proceeding to the original covering check if the area is free from any kind.
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Any dust dirt or oily fingerprints can prevent the paint from.
Thoroughly clean the paneling with an all purpose cleaner or degreaser and a sponge.
Fill and sand the wood.
Clean the wall paneling with diluted tsp.
Lightly sand the wood paneling.
How to paint over wood paneling step 1.
Next proceed to lightly sand the walls using a technique aptly known as.
Before attempting to do anything with your wood paneling be sure to clean it.
Caulk around the trim.
Instructions clean the molding and paneling.