What is the best way to paint over old paneling?
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Give the walls a light sanding and a good cleaning. Prime them first or use a good 2-in-1 paint and primer. Applying more than one coat is always a good idea too.
Hi Brenda. Make sure it is clean first. Then I would fill any holes with a wood filler and lightly sand after it has dried so it blends in. I have found that using a oil base primer works very well with paneling. Apply that and after it has dried you are ready to paint.
Yes and I would use TSP solution to help with making the surface “bite”.
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