How can I cover my wainscoting?

You can turn it into something you like better, like shiplap- http://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/walls/shiplap-wall-17764975

Or, you can paint over it with a pattern to distract from the winscoting- http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/walls/herringbone-pattern-accent-wall-3918612

Hillela has good ideas. I would also ask if this is a rental property or home that you own? If it's your home, or you have permission from your landlord, you can remove the wainscoting and replace with tile or a textured sheetrock wall that you can paint any color you prefer. If the wall is near a shower or area where there's a lot of moisture, make sure you use a cement backer board to help prevent mildew or mold.

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Bradley Allen Interiors

Yes, if it is your property, remove it. If you are renting you will need a big imagination.

What kind of Wainscotting do you have? Is it bead board? You say the bottom is half way up the wall so do you mean that it is only on the top half of the room?

Sorry... it is smooth, shiny and literally it is the bottom half of the wall is wainscoating and the upper half is painted baby blue. I am not even sure if it is considered wainscoting, it is not wood, kind of like board, seems are held together with silver molding it is gaudy!!!

That surface it will probably have to be sanded to get anything to adhere to it.. There are many wallpapers that could be applied. The silver strips could be covered with a 1"x2" wood strip - natural or painted. I recently saw a wall paper that appeared to be a crackled paint treatment. Most have vinyl coatings so they would be appropriate for a bathroom. Any wallpaper/paint stores nearby would help with the proper directions and materials to apply it to the existing panel.

I wish you had included photo. If it is a sheet then most likely made to look like bead board. You said it is connected on studs but usually glue is used as well. I would remove it and deal with the wall if you have to replace where water may have caused damage do do because it may have mold growing underneath. Once wall is smooth you will feel so much better. That's important in life that you find comfort in your safe place,home. Good luck.

what is your budget and do you have help..or power tools..your sense of design...shabby chic..modern rustic...if you want to make it go away just paint t all one color...like white.. beige ..walls ..hardware if can`t be removed without damage that you can`t fix...if you are handy dandy ...remove it..hope not glued as there may be damage to wall...behind.