Hv u ever flipped your panelling around & painted it? does it work?
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Ellen Burton on Mar 29, 2014I'd like to know too. We just bought a house that is full of the stuff and I just don't like the painted look of it.Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Mar 29, 2014You will still have to prepare, prime, and paint the opposite side as well. If you buy a bonding primer or primer made for glossy surfaces, you will need to just thoroughly clean the paneling (some use TSP) and then put 2 -3 light coats of primer. Paint with any paint and on paneling use an eggshell or flat or even a satin. do not use glossy. Painted paneling in an antique white or even white can look very clean and brighten up your room! another option, which will take time, would be to fill in the paneling by mudding (or using a light joint compound) and then sanding for a smooth finish. to shorten this process you could keep the paneling on the bottom, paint it, and put a chair rail up and then texturize or smooth finish the upper area. There are options but some take time and patience. good luckHelpful Reply
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Debra at Eve Isle Studios on Mar 29, 2014Also, if the paneling is glued up you may have difficulty removing the glue. Lots of sanding.Helpful Reply
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Tammy Slavin on Mar 29, 2014We bought our house 3 years ago . Lots of paneling. I have painted most of it . Just make sure you have lots of paint on roller so it gets in the grooves . No need to turn it around.Helpful Reply
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Liz Holland on Mar 29, 2014I painted my daughters old room, full of old paneling. Make sure you clean and prime it with a good primer, then use lots of paint! I didn't turn it around either.Helpful Reply
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Lo on Mar 29, 2014thanx everyone, think i'm going to see if we can paint without turning it around. clean it real good with tsp then prime then paint.does anyone recommend soup and water then tsp, or is that over kill?. Asking because the place is on a farm and theres always lots of dust and dirt around.Helpful Reply
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Barbara R on Mar 29, 2014From what I know, if you remove paneling, you will have a horrible mess! Some are backed by plasterboard (push on it and see if it gives)...then it is glued, you don't want that loose plaster anywhere. If it gives when you push on it, there is nothing behind it and it's nailed or screwed. Most is old (1960's or older) warped from the humidity, etc..anyways, a big mess. If you want to take some plaster or spackle and texturize it before you paint, go ahead. You an also wallpaper it with a heavy paper to hide the lines. Myself, I painted mine (primer first always) and I like it a lot!Helpful Reply
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Dee on Mar 31, 2014I painted the paneling in two bedrooms, and I actually like the look-kind of a beachy/cottage feel. Just cleaned, primed once and painted with 2 coats. Very easy.Helpful Reply
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Jason on Apr 01, 2014It wouldn't hurt to sand it a bit too, always want to give the surface "tooth". zinsser bin primer is the best way to seal it if you think any stain will bleed through. I swear by oil based primers, they soak in and grab better. sherwin williams duration paint is very good strong stuff, if its in the budget. Going over it with the thin drywall is always an option as well.Helpful Reply
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Carla Jones on Apr 03, 2014yes we did and turned it around..we also stained it. looks goodHelpful Reply
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Trey LaParque on Apr 15, 2014Im currently working on remodling my moms mobile hm. Heres what I did to the panel wall...It can actually hold nails now! Torn down fence, some polyurethane caulk and a little time=NO more wood paneling!!Helpful Reply
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Lisa on Apr 20, 2014That looks awesome! I want to do that in my home, great job!Helpful Reply
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Candye on Oct 22, 2016Panelling is super easy to paint.! Just like anything else. The lines do give it a "cottage-y" feel. I love it. Now if I can talk my husband in to letting me do the whole house and get rid of all the dark panelling.!!Helpful Reply
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