Painting library paneling in my living room
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Our fairly large living room is vaulted with a popcorn ceiling, a single skylight, full-length pained glass door going out to the covered patio and a tall window. Door and window are on either side of red brick fireplace. Walls are all library paneling, about a dark oak color. I wonder about painting the trim between the panels or vise versa. I've looked on-line for ideas but can't seem to find what it would look like. Afraid to start without knowing. HELP someone.
6 answers
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Most people paint everything one color, but contrasting color would work. This is all I could find.
William
on Sep 30, 2016
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Personally I would keep it all one color.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 30, 2016
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First be sure to put the primer of whcih ever pattern you wish with a primer like Kil's, and i like the trim between panels as well. Ever thought of using a chalk paint for the color. It is much more subdued but yet warm and relaxing.
Ronald Holt
on Oct 01, 2016
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I am with Ronald and Mary. I painted paneling in my first home, it look wonderful. You do need to use primer, or the paint will get scratched and the wood will again show through.
Jane R Massari
on Oct 01, 2016
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Please paint it all. It will be so gorgeous and inviting. Instead of sanding, use liquid sandpaper--so much easier than sanding. Use a liberal amount and follow directions carefully. Liquid sandpaper 'tacks up' the surface like sanding, but without all the work or mess. I have done this many times on paneling and just about every other wood surface. It works. Then use a bonding primer for best results or at least a high quality primer. Then paint with an eggshell finish for a soft sheen--much prettier than flat paint. Use a thicker nap roller to help get into the grooves and a paint brush for the areas that the roller won't reach.
Debi53
on Oct 01, 2016
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Thank you everyone. That helps a lot. I've never done it and was so afraid of starting without some guidance.
Kristy Grounds
on Oct 03, 2016
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