How to paint paneling

Dhe23661044
by Dhe23661044
  4 answers
  • Shoshana Shoshana on May 22, 2017

    You can find some good suggestions here:

    http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/rooms/q-how-can-i-paint-paneled-walls-and-make-them-look-good--21905122

    How can I paint paneled walls and make them look good?
  • Michele Pappagallo Michele Pappagallo on May 23, 2017

    Lightly sand any surfaces that are shiny, then wipe well to remove dust, etc. If the walls are dirty, you can wash them with a solution of TSP (available at your home center) first. Then, Primer and paint the walls with standard interior paint. If you do not like the appearance of the seams, you can fill them in first using spackle, then sand to smooth them out.

  • Ginny Ginny on May 23, 2017

    • Wash paneling thoroughly.
    • Use a good primer. Applying with a sprayer works well.
    • Purchase a good quality paint and apply two coats.


    The person who painted my sitting rm. did the above, and it turned out well and has lasted 7 or 8 yrs.

  • Kig3047281 Kig3047281 on May 24, 2017

    You can paint the paneling or you can add wall paper with some dimension to it and paint that for a completely different look. We did that at my Mom's old farm house and she loved it!