How do I paint over paneling?

Emkay
by Emkay
I have 2 walls in a bedroom that have had paneling since we built the house in 1985. I want to paint ove them. What is the best process to dot his?

  3 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jun 11, 2018

    clean,prime,allow to dry and paint

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Jun 11, 2018


    Primer and paint.

    We have a log cabin and too much wood is dark and dreary.

    We are quite pleased the previous homeowner placed paneling in two bedrooms and painted it a light color. I would suggest not to hesitare to your paint paneling for a room brightening update.


    I think you’ll be really pleased with your results. Best wishes in your bedroom painting adventure! Heres a helpful link!


    https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/painting-wood-paneling


    • Emkay Emkay on Jun 11, 2018

      Thank you, Vimahonor! Your post was very encouraging!


  • Joan Joan on Jun 11, 2018

    Wash down paneling with Dawn, use regular primer, and then paint as many coats as needed. Use a tiny brush to fill in the lines. I painted my rec room paneling white and it turned out beautifully!