How To Change Wood Paneling Walls

Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller.

How to change wood paneling walls.

When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer. Clean the wall with a damp rag to remove any dust before painting. Afterward sand prime and paint the wood whatever. 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.

However budget and seeing a friend s updated 70 s paneled walls in action helped to change my mind and give it a whirl. The vintage rug shop. The retro design element is simple and chic. If you don t like the color of the dark stained wood paneled walls in your home consider painting them a brighter color.

It ll help it stand out and make it the focal point of your room. Removing the wood paneling. 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. Keep your walls simple and use wood paneling just behind your fireplace.

See more at sugar cloth. 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. The dark wood has been replaced by a breath of fresh air. Before painting paneling use painter s tape to mask off your mouldings windows doors and ceiling.

Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it. Think your wood paneling is dated. Lightly sand the surface or use a chemical de glosser to give the paint a roughened surface to grip. I am so happy with the results that i decided to share my tutorial on how to paint paneling aka how to fill in the grooves.

Revamp your wood paneling to create a modern sleek look for any space here are our favorite interiors that prove it can be done. Use a brush to fill in any grooves. 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. Paint a striking color.

For laminate paneling use.