Photography by lincoln barbour design by jessica helgerson interior design.
How do you cover rough interior paneled walls.
Paneling was very popular 50 years ago and when it fell out of favor people removed it or covered it up.
Follow these steps to resurface plywood paneling.
This jessica helgerson designed space is pretty much peak mid century but thanks to the varied shades of wood it stays away from the clichés.
After priming apply joint compound to the entire wall then sand lightly prime again and paint.
Next apply an even coat of primer to give a uniform surface for the filler to stick to.
Start by sanding the surface with medium 120 grit sandpaper to remove the glossy finish.
The grooves should become.
If the rough walls have a very.
When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer.
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You ll need solid framework to attach the paneling to.
Use a brush to fill in any grooves.
And there s nothing wrong with that since you can t go wrong with a nice coat of good quality interior paint.
Push a large bookshelf in front of the wall if you need to hide a large space or hang smaller shelves directly onto the wall if you only need to cover up a small patch.
Be sure to take into account the weight of the paneling.
How to cover rough walls drywall joint compound.
Grooves in the paneling can be filled to create a smooth surface.
Depending on the look you re after paneling over an ugly ceiling is still a viable option.
You can make an eye catchy wall yourself covering it with worn window shutters for a shabby chic interior or with reclaimed wood which works for any interior.
Drywall joint compound is often the best way to cover rough texture and leave a flat blank.
Although deep rough texture shows through almost any wallpaper wallpaper texture hiding.
Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller.
Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it.
And if not paint then wallpaper is the covering of choice in most other walls.
Most walls in the home get the usual covering treatment.
If you re mimicking this in your own living room keep one wall a clean white.