How to paint Knotty Pine paneling from the 1950's
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You can sand your paneling or wash with a deglosser before priming and painting. I would probably sand it just to make sure all of the petroleum products are gone.
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I would clean w turpentine and fine steel wool then paint
Use a degreaser and deglosser product to remove any residue of previous products. Follow the instructions on the container. Use a good primer such as Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3 primer which can be tinted to your finish color. Then put your final coat on top.
Scrub the walls down with a mixture of TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate, found at most paint/hardware stores) and hot water, sand the walls down, prime in oil primer, then use any latex paint. It will totally transform the room.