Best way to upgrade dark paneling in the basement?

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I have a large room (half of my. Basement) totally done in dark wood paneling.  Any ideas?

Elizabeth Dion · Answer

Hi! Paint it.

Cin21825342 · Answer

I would prime and paint it. We have an old log cabin guest house that had out-of-date paneled walls in the bedroom. We cleaned them well, primed them and then added two coats of a nice buff color paint. The room looks beautiful now!

Nan W. · Answer

Painting paneling is the way to go! I really like the 'texture' that the paneling gives the wall. Be sure to use a 'furry' roller (for textured walls) to make the hob easier.

Bj Blyth · Answer

Definitely paint! Also, add LED lighting. It’s amazing how that can brighten a space!!

Vimarhonor · Answer

Hello Bbo!

Primer and paint will be your answer!

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 basement painting adventure! Heres a helpful link!

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

Benny-Meybol Rosquete · Answer

Paint them white

Vimarhonor · Answer

Hi-We used roller and brush as we did not have a sprayer. You can see the dark cedar walls outside photo #1 in the above post. I do believe you might be thrilled with the update -as much as we are. More modern paints ( paint and primer) might be advantageous, you might want to inquire about that preformance and coverage at your preferred paint counter for your situation.

Em · Answer

I would definitely paint them with a light color. Paint brush for the indentations and roller for the flat area.

Deb K · Answer

Hi Barb, you can easily paint the paneling, hope this helps you out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1pD5EgdExQ

Susan · Answer

Other than replacing, use paint. A nice deep barn red or white to open it up a bit. I have a friend who made the bottom into wainscoting and placed printed bathroom wall cover on the top.

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