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Can you paint over dark paneling?
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Deborah Coyner Petch
on Jun 21, 2017
Absolutely! But prime it first so that's you will get good coverage. -
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William
on Jun 21, 2017
You sure can! Make sure the paneling is clean. Prime with a good stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123 or BIN then paint with your color. If the paneling has grooves you can fill them with drywall patching compound. Let it dry overnight. Next day go over the patch with a damp sponge to smooth it out. Prime and paint. -
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Lonny Reever
on Jun 21, 2017
If you don't want the grooves to show ,there is a covering you can get to cover them. Look at any store that sells wallpaper. This goes on like wallpaper and makes the surface flat and smooth. you just paint over it . It is usually white ,so it will help with the dark paneling. -
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Darlene
on Jun 21, 2017
Yes, prime first. May have to sand it to rough up surface a little if it is a smooth surface. Use a good quality paint. Did mine about 10 years ago, still looks good. -
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Http://gooch8@comcast.net
on Jun 21, 2017
Prime the panel first with white primer which I recommend to prevent pealing. -
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Nancy Eaton McEwen
on Jun 22, 2017
Yes! Prime first! I love the look!
Deborah Coyner Petch
on Jun 21, 2017
William
on Jun 21, 2017
Lonny Reever
on Jun 21, 2017
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