Have dark paneling in kitchen. Can I paint it or put something over it
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You can paint it. https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=painting%20paneling
I painted it out all over my cottage. I have never regretted it.
What is behind it? Maybe you can take it down? If not you can paint over it. Here is how!
https://www.thespruce.com/paint-wood-paneling-2213358
Make sure the paneling is clean and dry. Prime with a good stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123 or BIN. 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.
Sand the paneling and then clean it well. If the color you want to paint it is light, I would use primer on the paneling first. I would also put on 2 coats of paint.
William's description is best
Oh! easy-peasy to paint paneling! Make sure you degrease (especially in kitchen) with a good cleaner. Then Prime and Paint! Have fun!