How do I lighten up my dark basement?

by Linda Moore

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Our basement has very old fashioned paneling that is very rustic with deep grooves. Is there anything short of drywall that we could place over the existing paneling that would lighten up a dark basement? Many years ago I had heard of a wallpaper that would do this but can't find anything like this. Any suggestions?

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Pats on Feb 17, 2019

We painted ours, love the texture and it looks great.

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Feb 17, 2019

You can wallpaper over paneling, but painting might be easier.

https://www.brewsterwallcovering.com/hang-wallpaper-over-paneling

https://www.decorsnob.com/wood-paneling-cover-up-ideas/

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Wanda B on Feb 17, 2019

How about just painting the existing paneling? 🤔

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Lynn Sorrell on Feb 17, 2019

Paint it

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