You can use wood filler or grout to fill some of the paneling lines. (Be sure to sand well) Might make for a cute design. Then try a paint desigtn (paint, paint with varnish, paint striped pattern for a really different look.
Sherry --I did not sand it. I just washed it down with a bucket of Dawn & water, let it dry, and painted. You could always try to use some primer on a section and see what happens. A primer may take care of the glossiness. It's worth a try. I used a regular white Glidden primer and then Glidden satin white paint (which also has primer in it--not sure if they even make paint without primer anymore). I do have the grooves in the paneling which I "stippled" with a narrow paint brush.
What a difference the white paint made. The room looks huge and so crisp and clean now. It's my pride and joy! :) Good luck!
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You can white wash it....
I painted my basement paneling white. Use a primer first and then as many coats as necessary. I love it!
You can use wood filler or grout to fill some of the paneling lines. (Be sure to sand well) Might make for a cute design. Then try a paint desigtn (paint, paint with varnish, paint striped pattern for a really different look.
Sherry --I did not sand it. I just washed it down with a bucket of Dawn & water, let it dry, and painted. You could always try to use some primer on a section and see what happens. A primer may take care of the glossiness. It's worth a try. I used a regular white Glidden primer and then Glidden satin white paint (which also has primer in it--not sure if they even make paint without primer anymore). I do have the grooves in the paneling which I "stippled" with a narrow paint brush.
What a difference the white paint made. The room looks huge and so crisp and clean now. It's my pride and joy! :) Good luck!
Thank you every one I'll let you know how it turns out