Paperbag faux wall over paneling?
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Holly
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Want to do a wall in my livingroom with the brown paper bag finish. The wall is paneling, do I need to fill the lines with something before putting up the paper bags? Also want to do it on another wall of paneling that has not been painted. Will the wallpaper glue adhere to it?
yes ,if you don't the paper will not lay correctly
Fill the grooves with non shrink drywall patching compound. Just put on enough to fill the grooves. Let it dry overnight. Next day use a damp sponge to smooth the patch. For the other wall make sure it's clean and dry. Paint the paneling with a stain blocking primer like Kilz or BIN for the glue ti grip.
When in doubt.... try a sample patch...sanding the paneling with 80 grit sand paper may help the glue take hold... since you are changing the wall surface any way... if the paper bag will not stick to the paneling... you may have to cover it with 1/4 inch dry wall to have a usable surface... just remember to adjust your electrical outlets.
I have used the paper bag technique on a fiberboard bathroom cabinet and on a dresser, both turned out great, I also have paneling, this is a great idea for that dated paneling I have been hesitant to do anything with, now I know what to do, thanks for the share .
Ok
IF anyone wants to get into a more pricey fix for old paneled rooms, you can get 2 part commercial paint that requires a 2 part sprayer (rent one!) to apply. My ex and I did this to a paneled family room with a granite finish paint. It came out gorgeous! The panel grooves made the granite look even more realistic as granite walls would not come in a size that large to cover an entire wall.
You could reconsider your wall finishing technique and do this even if you opt not for the pricey paint. Just google "faux granite painting" for instructions. You will do every other panel and once dry, go back to the unpainted ones. The finish will then be different on each panel, looking realistic.