Asked on Jan 11, 2014
We have 70's panelling in our den, any recommendations regarding paint
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I want to paint my 70's style panelling. Does anyone have recommendations for or against painting... I was considering a whitewash effect.
16 answers
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I did it, it took a bit of work but looks great (it is in rental so no pictures) I used Kilz primer first to cover, then latex paint
Leea Shelton
on Jan 11, 2014
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I also had ugly paneled walls. We hired painters and chose the most amazing shade of blue/gray. It's "oyster bay" by Sherwin Williams, with white trim. We loved it so much, we used it in my sons room, too. I get compliments on the color all the time. The best painting choice I ever made.
Bonnie Brooks McCall
on Jan 11, 2014
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We had ugly (still do almost finished with all walls) 70's paneling in our trailer. Each room 2 wall paneling 2 wallpaper board (kinda like sheetrock) and no 2 rooms same wallpaper even if adjoined, Hated it! I lightly sanded the paneling and wallpaper walls just wanted them to have a grab and remove gloss. and washed off with TSP. I removed all connector strips between pieces and covered those edges with drywall tape. I then took Easy finish pre-mixed Joint compound (10.00), first i just filled joints and paneling grooves- then I troweled this all over walls (using both latex gloved hands and trowel to get plaster/stucco look was going for)-- I did 1 thin coat 1 day of plaster and then the next day I skimmed over another thin coat, for added texture and depth. The 3rd day (using Valspars paint w/ built in primer) I painted. You can no longer tell we had paneling or wallpaper (or 2 texture walls) in rooms that are complete.. In total my cost is-- 30.00 for joint compound, 125.00 paint and 50.00 tape and misc. supplies-- for a total of 205.00 for a 3bdrm 3ba doublewide--- it has been up for 6 months now and including in bathrooms is holding up wonderfully. And by Spring we will be done with whole house (including new kitchen (DIY) remodel. This texture sounds harder than it is by far!
Cynthia E
on Jan 11, 2014
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I think painting paneling is a great idea. It gives the walls a texture similar to bead board.
Renie Thompson
on Jan 11, 2014
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When we bought our first home 35 years ago we found ourselves with ugly, scratched wood-like paneling in the den. We were newly married, pretty inept at any DIY home repair or improvement project and living several hundred miles from our more DIY competent friends and family. That being said we embarked on several very ambitious projects one of which was doing something...anything about that paneling. Although we wanted to tear it out and drywall the room, we ran out of money. The only affordable option was to paint it which we did. Neither of us knew enough to use primer so we patched the holes and scratches (but not the grooves), wiped the paneling with a liquid sander and then used good old Sears latex semi-gloss right over it. It looked fabulous and despite not using a primer the two coats of paint on that paneling held up for the next ten years. Today (just because I know better now) I would hand sand, follow with a wipe down with a liquid sander and then prime before painting. Good luck. Hope it looks fabulous if you go that route. We were very pleased with our results..
Jane
on Jan 11, 2014
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I kinda wish I had some paneling! I would paint it with a chalk paint!!
Mary
on Jan 11, 2014
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We painted the panelling a light gray and then used a charcoal glaze over the top and ran a large comb while still wet. It created a great effect.
Pat
on Jan 12, 2014
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Use Chalk Paint®decorative paint by Annie Sloan. No Sanding or Priming- drys in 20 mins. You can do a wash which is paint and water or a number of simple quick finishes that look professional. Wax clear or dark or both. Stunning. Cheryl
Big White Goose
on Jan 12, 2014
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I painted mine. Just primed it first. It was one of those easy projects that makes a huge impact!!
Lyn Hughes
on Jan 13, 2014
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I have been having the same dilemma. Tired of the dark, want fresh and bright !
Chris Hankins Quisenberry
on Jan 13, 2014
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I covered my paneling years ago with cloth. The bottom layer I used sheets and just overlapped a little where the came together I stapled it on top and bottom. I then covered the sheets with a crinkle fabric used for sheer curtains because it comes 60" wide. Again I stapled it. This was wide enough to do the top and trim with chair rail on bottom and screen moulding on the top. Then under the chair rail I used a suede like fabric tucking the top under the chair rail and trimming with screen moulding at the baseboard so I did not have to remove it. Of course, my husband cut the chair rail...but anybody can cut screen moulding. It held up well for 10 years. It was a lot of work. The walls just looked a little textured and nobody ever knew that dark paneling was underneath. I just used neutral colors,but there are plenty of options if you go to a fabric store.
Kris bunch
on May 18, 2015
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Gosh, yes, paint it! A clean light paint will make the room seem larger and brighter. Don't rush with the painting - wash the paneling first, then (with a paintbrush) go up and down all of the "grooves". Now roll a good quality paint on. It will probably take two coats.
Marla
on May 20, 2015
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I had a light colored paneling in my playroom. I used a white primer plus paint all in one from Lowes. After several coats it looks fresh and new. I was worried that with the daycare kids banging toys into it that it would scrape off. It looks so much brighter and cleaner and hasn't chipped of scratched off anywhere.
L. Ison
on Jun 19, 2015
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I have paneling too I just painted over it. looks good was tired of the dark color.
Jwandss
on Nov 13, 2015
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For inspiration, check out this blog http://www.betterafter.net/2015/11/yellow-and-white-living-room-makeover.html
Rae
on Nov 13, 2015
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I finally took the plunge and I love the results! I had to put 3 coats of primer on before I could stop the bleed through, only one coat of paint though. Count me as one happy camper! I should have done this years ago!
Kathy Thompson
on Nov 13, 2015
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