How to cover paneling with drywall compound.
Plaster over paneled walls.
Plaster can be applied right over wood paneling with the right preparation.
Before filling nail holes in drywall with joint compound dent the surface around the nail hole slightly using a hammer with a rounded head or.
I have painted the paneling twice and can t stand it any longer.
It is essential to use a super adhering primer before applying the plaster drywall compound.
To jaes54321 i also want to plaster over paneling.
Regular plaster takes some skill to apply but many modern earth or clay plasters make it possible for a first timer to.
The technique that drywall finishers use to smooth an uneven wall or one that has an unwanted texture is called skim coating and it can be used to.
The paneling is nailed directly to studs and has been there for years.
Original wood paneling from early last century can bring warmth and style to a room if given the proper treatment.
If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the wall surface you may be able to remove the paneling and rehab the old wall surface using drywall joint compound.
The aged plaster treatment hides a lot of blemishes gouges and holes in walls.