Painting paneling to look like shiplap

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Has anyone ever whitewashed paneling? I want to put it on it's side and run the look of the 'boards' horizontally. I am not sure how to make it look more authentically like shiplap.  Should I paint the grooves darker first so they show more after whitewashing???

Jacalyn · Answer

I have never whitewashed paneling, although it was something I always wanted to do in my old house.  I would sacrifice a few small pieces and see what works best, painting the grooves first (my guess) or painting them after whitewashing.  Have fun, good luck, and post pictures!

Dee · Answer

Thanks for the encouragement!

Robin Smith · Answer

If it's not already got a sheen or poly on it, ie...raw wood, it should whitewash very easily! I think it would look great!

Janice Harned · Answer

Water down paint and take lint free rag and dip and wipe until desired effect. I used this in a half bath several years ago still looks good watch for splinters.

Reggie · Answer

I stripped knotty pine paneling and whitewashed it about 20 years ago. I used white paint, water, and a little bit of raw number to whitewash. I put it on using old T-shirts. It looked great. Sorry, no pictures to show you.

Dee · Answer

Thanks so much!

Deb2957433 · Answer

My concern is not the paint so much as successfully filling the edges of the horizontal paneled board.  I am wanting to do this with interior grade paneled plywood.  The raw edges will have to be sanded and filled with caulk & puddy to hide the edge without ruining the lines running through the board that give the shiplap look.    If I can do this it will be so much more cost effective than true shiplap.

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