DIY: How To Dress Up Grimy, Old Paneling
Posted on July 4th, 2011
I agree that the grooves in the paneling should be left alone — some people fill them with spackling compound or drywall joint compound, but pieces of the filler can fall out in time.
If you decide to paint, start by making sure all the paneling is firmly attached to the wall. Add nails if necessary.
Next, wash the walls with an ammoniated cleaner such as Top Job With Ammonia, which will remove grease, polish that might have been used in the past, and other contaminants.
Next, prime with a stain-killer primer such s Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 or Kilz. When the primer is dry, you can roll on acrylic-latex wall paint. There will still be grooves, of course, but a light-toned paint can give the walls a fresh new appearance.
An option, which takes more work and costs somewhat more, is to use wallpaper. Check wallpaper dealers for a heavy, textured paper that will span the grooves and give a relatively smooth finished look. Some of these papers can be painted to suit your taste in colors. If you are in doubt about your paper-hanging skills, hire a pro to do the job.
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