Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow.
Fake walls to put over paneling walls.
Install built in bookshelves over the paneling to disguise it feaster suggests.
Follow the steps outlined below.
How to paint over imitation paneling.
Consider using textured paint to make your formerly panelled wall even more interesting.
Unlike true tongue and groove wood.
With a little preparation you can paint over faux wood paneling and create a brighter more attractive room.
Faux or fake wood paneling was a very popular wall design in the 1970s.
To paint wood paneling is relatively inexpensive first you have to decide if you really want to paint over your wood paneling.
The only other option after that would be replacing it sheet rocking over it and so on.
Imitation paneling is a type of thin grooved plywood characterized by a painted faux wood grain or real wood veneer.
Painting wood paneling is a simple way to change the look of a room.
P s we bought our paintable wallpaper from amazon here.
In my basement renovation introduction post i outlined the countless okay you can count them five options we considered regarding our faux wood paneled walls in our basement.
Wall liners there are wall liners that are specifically made to be applied over imperfect walls and paneling in order to have a.
Once you prime and paint there is no going back.
Like many designs and styles from the 70s fake wood paneling s popularity did not last leaving many homeowners stuck with a wall or surface that looks like a poor combination of wood and plastic.
It lists paint tools you ll need tells you the best paint for paneling and gives tips on choosing a primer for wood paneling.
This installation can be completed in one day and is fairly easy.
The paper is pre painted with various faux finish effects.
We ended up going the route of paintable wallpaper and i cannot begin to tell you how pleased we are with the results.
Curtains hung ceiling to floor can also mask a wall of paneling and soften up the room in the process 7.
Between prep prime and paint it this is a project that can easily be done in a day for your average sized room 10 x20.
Removing fake wood panels can be tedious and expensive.