How do I paint over paneling?
I have paneling all throughout our home and sick of it. Can it be painted over if so type of paint and how to get it to flow from dining to living room to front room. The front room was a porch that prievious owners inclosed leaving original front door and big bay window in place. Any ideas on what can be done to open or cover the window it drives me crazy. Any Help thoughts ideas are appreciated Please.
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Make sure the paneling is clean and dry. Prime with a good stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123, BIN or Kilz. Then paint like painting regular walls. Acrylic latex paint will work. If the paneling has grooves you can fill them 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. Then prime and paint.
Dianna: First of all, a photo would really help us -- and give you valuable feedback.
Secondly, paneling can be painted -- and looks great... giving the wall a fresh look. Prime first, then a couple of coats of good quality paint.
...I'll attach a photo of the living room that I did... the paneled (painted!) wall is to the viewer's left of the fireplace.
Yes, you can paint over paneling with latex paint. I would suggest priming first. You could have a handyman remove the window and frame out the opening, so it is more like an intentional opening.
I agree with the others on prime then paint and as far as gettng it to "flow" to the other rooms, go to yor paint store and pick a 2 or 3 color chip of paint samples that you like and use 1 color for each room.
I painted my family room paneling years ago and have never regreted it! I did not fill in the crevices so it looks kind of cottage. I got some estimates to have it painted but after I recovered from the shock, I bought a home size paint sprayer. One solid coat of Kilz and 2 coats of paint. It went so fast that I continued into the kitchen, inside and out of the cabinets.
Fast and easy. Just be sure all your furniture is moved or well covered, and floor.