How to cover old paneling?

Heidi
by Heidi

Hello, I just bought a 1945 home and the stairway consists of nice pine trim, with old high gloss paneling. I plan to sand it first to remove the gloss so the paint will stick. Should I prime it afterward with heavy primer or will regular primer / paint work for me as well?

  2 answers
  • Megan Reid Megan Reid on Aug 09, 2018

    I would use the heavy primer first, but you can use a deglosser (Krud Kutter is my favorite) and that will prep the panels. Best of luck!

    • Heidi Heidi on Aug 09, 2018

      Thank you Megan. I will try the Krud Kutter too, sounds less messy than sanding.

  • Liz Liz on Aug 09, 2018


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