How To Change Wood Paneling Walls

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How to change wood paneling walls.

I will be the first to say that my initial instinct when i saw this space was to rip all the paneling out. Grab some drywall compound at your local home improvement store then use it to fill in the distinctive cracks and lines of the wood paneling. This whitewashed wood paneled bathroom has a light and bright vibe. Lightly sand the surface or use a chemical de glosser to give the paint a roughened surface to grip.

Afterward sand prime and paint the wood whatever. The dark wood has been replaced by a breath of fresh air. Revamp your wood paneling to create a modern sleek look for any space here are our favorite interiors that prove it can be done. We hoped for finished plaster like the rest of the wall or maybe the fireplace bricks would go all the way up to the ceiling.

Before painting paneling use painter s tape to mask off your mouldings windows doors and ceiling. For laminate paneling use. It ll help it stand out and make it the focal point of your room. Paint a striking color.

Think your wood paneling is dated. If you don t like the color of the dark stained wood paneled walls in your home consider painting them a brighter color. Removing the wood paneling. My first flip s kitchen had ugly paneling on the soffit but instead of tearing it down and going through the hassle of installing drywall i decided to fill the grooves of the paneling in and paint it to make the soffit look like one smooth surface just like drywall.

See more at sugar cloth. However budget and seeing a friend s updated 70 s paneled walls in action helped to change my mind and give it a whirl. When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer. The retro design element is simple and chic.

Clean the wall with a damp rag to remove any dust before painting. In the jungle room or the den if you want to be so boring as to call it that we kept the original wood paneling. Use a brush to fill in any grooves. Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller.

Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it.