Asked on Jul 10, 2014
Painting Paneling
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Tonya Walker
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I want to paint the wood paneling in my family room because it's so dark. Do I have to use sandpaper first before I use premier?
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My parents' whole house was paneling(well it still is) and several rooms are now painted and I don;t think they sanded it.
Toni Adkins
on Jul 11, 2014
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I did not sand the paneling when I painted my daughters bedroom last year. I just put a primer on it first!
Jacqueline Elaine
on Jul 11, 2014
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Just a good primer- you can have it tinted to the paint color you are going to use
Kelly Miller
on Jul 11, 2014
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My husband painted most of this paneled house before I moved in. He did not sand first. That was seven years ago and it still looks great.
Donna Shipley
on Jul 11, 2014
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Thank You
Tonya Walker
on Jul 11, 2014
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Nope!! No sanding!! I've done most of our house myself. The living room and dining room were painted a sage green in 2001, yes 2001, and have never been repainted. Just wash walls when needed and a little touch up - it still matches - when I move objects.
Leslie Try
on Jul 11, 2014
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I agree. I have painted over real wood paneling and cheap paneling. Never Have I sanded. Painted paneling looks great!
Becky Keenan
on Jul 11, 2014
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I would sand it or at least scuff it. The paint will cover better and won't scratch off as easily. If it is the faux wood I wouldn't because it would be almost like peeling off wallpaper in layers.
Linda Wells-Harr
on Jul 11, 2014
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I didn't sand mine. We have a rental property, I did prime the whole room, then filled any holes, and painted. It looks amazing!
Connie
on Jul 14, 2014
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