A fresh coat of paint quickly updates old wood paneling or wainscoting for less than the cost of replacing the walls.
Painted and distressed wall paneling.
How to make a distressed look on painted walls.
Painting wood paneling is a simple way to change the look of a room.
However others feel that it looks too plain and wish to alter its appearance by giving it an antique distressed look.
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It lists paint tools you ll need tells you the best paint for paneling and gives tips on choosing a primer for wood paneling.
Cut in the edges with a brush and roll on the primer using a 3 8 inch roller cover.
You must abrade the surface of the paneling before you begin to paint.
Paint it on just like a normal wall masking off the ceiling trim and baseboards.
Distressing techniques can add warmth and character to plain walls.
This home depot guide gives you step by step instructions on how to paint paneling.
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Now paint the paneling with an interior latex paint.
Prime the paneling with a stain blocking primer.
Although altering the appearance of paneling may sound like a difficult process it s actually relatively uncomplicated.