Can you paint paneling that has a paper cover, not all wood?
My basement has fake paneling, not real wood. I want to paint it but not sure if I can?
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Yes you can. Wash down with TSP, then prime with oil based primer, then paint.
90% of the paneling out there is not real wood. Always some kind of fake wood product or photo on some backing.
Paint Paneling
Make sure the paneling is clean and dry. Prime with a good stain blocking primer like Kilz. Then paint like painting regular walls. 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.
Thank you all for the help.