You've basically got two options, 1. you can paint it. Depending on the texture of the wall panels this can actually look pretty good. You'll probably have to spend some time getting into all the knocks and crannies with a paint brush but this is probably the easiest option. or 2. you can cover them up. If you want a more contemporary look you can just install drywall over top of the existing wall paneling, or remove the wall paneling (my preference) and install new drywall to the existing wall structure. This will take a lot more time, and you'll still have to paint the drywall after it's installed, but it will give you the best results.
I'm pretty sure you could use chaulk paint with no need to treat surface first!
Then you could buy a pretty french design stencil and stencil vertical lines of the stencil using a different color.
Be sure to check the width of the stencil you desire for the striping. Leaving a width ( can be wider) of the plain painted wall between each stenciled line.
For the stencil you can use an acrylic metallic ( either nuetral, like pearl or champagne metallic. Or the color of stencil paint. Red stencil paint/ red acryllic over the stencil paint.
This gives a beautiful sheen and a terrific contrast to the chaulk paint.
Just use painters tape to mark off the lines on the wall. Note: earn measuring going from outside edge to outside edge of tape.
BTW. This also gives you the opportunity to add a splash of color you've always wanted in your room.
Prime it,then paint it (using rollers that have thicker/longer nap) this is cheapest remodel and will brighten room 100% make walls easier to clean too.
This is an old mobile home we have remodeled. The wall has since been painted, but we want to do a wood accent wall. Although I am not sure what wood I want to use ye...
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You've basically got two options, 1. you can paint it. Depending on the texture of the wall panels this can actually look pretty good. You'll probably have to spend some time getting into all the knocks and crannies with a paint brush but this is probably the easiest option. or 2. you can cover them up. If you want a more contemporary look you can just install drywall over top of the existing wall paneling, or remove the wall paneling (my preference) and install new drywall to the existing wall structure. This will take a lot more time, and you'll still have to paint the drywall after it's installed, but it will give you the best results.
Prime it,then paint it (using rollers that have thicker/longer nap) this is cheapest remodel and will brighten room 100% make walls easier to clean too.
Carol: I painted my paneling! (It's the wall between the bookshelves and fireplace)