If the paneling has large holes such as those left after removing an electrical box cover them with fiberglass mesh drywall tape and a coat of hot mud before you begin skim coating.
How to cover paneling tape on walls.
Mark the paneling seam with a pencil.
Spray black spray paint on the seam along the pencil line.
Install the paneling on the wall.
Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller.
Before painting paneling use painter s tape to mask off your mouldings windows doors and ceiling.
Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it.
For tips from our contractor reviewer on how to cover paneling with a wall liner read on.
Neatly covers panel seams edges and inside outside corners.
Robel stripe tape is 1 3 4 wide x 33 linear feet.
Easy to apply with its self stick tape.
The raised pattern and texture makes it a great cover up for old wood paneling.
Next tape and fill the seams and nail or screw heads as you would any drywall job.
Spackle in the grooves with spackling compound.
Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling making sure to nail or screw the drywall into the wall studs.
After it has been sanded apply primer and paint the paneling for a fresh new look.
If the paneling is in good condition clean it with mild dish soap and water and then sand it with a medium grit sandpaper.
Use a semi gloss.
This will create geometric dimension and can easily dress up lackluster areas.
A perfect match for most of our decorator patterns.
Seam tape rolls are 1 wide x 25 linear feet note.
Move the sheet of paneling out of the way.
Professional finish easy to obtain.
After the wall covering is hung paint it in a color choice that will enhance and renew the decor.
To prevent the drywall from showing through the seams in the paneling.
Give your walls extra style in the kitchen by color blocking wood paneling and then added a tile backsplash over it.
Use a putty knife to apply the spackle and even it with the paneling.
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When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer.