Can some tell me how to paint over paneling? how to prepare the paneling and is there any special paint need d

Answer 1

First, you need to clean the paneling with TSP. I suggest the liquid kind instead of the powder you need to mix because 1. You don't have to rinse the liquid after and 2. It's not toxic.

Once you have done that, you MUST prime the paneling. I know that some people are telling you not to prime, but paneling is covered with plastic and the only thing that will stick to that is oil based primer. Sure, if you paint right over the paneling, it'll stick...until someone scratches it and then you'll see the paneling and the paint will start peeling. So invest in oil-based primer and don't worry about it being winter. You can now buy oil based primer with low odor and it dries to paint over within 2 hours.

Once you have primed, just apply two coats of any paint, latex or oil... I LOVE latex....

Enjoy the new look!

Answer 2

How the room is going to be used matters in what is NECESSARY to paint paneling.
If it is in a high traffic area, often gets bumped or nicked, you'll need prime it before painting or sand it before painting.
If it's not in a high traffic area, just paint it. It you happen to get a nick, just touch it up.
I painted my paneling in a shabby chic style several years ago and I have had no problems whatsoever. I didn't prep the walls in any way, just painted.
In case you're going the shabby chic route, I had planned on dry brushing to make it look like old paneling but instead I found that if I just loaded the brush and brushed on several thick areas in a space and brushed with wide strokes to cover the entire area in a think coat, it looked like weathered wood which is exactly what i was going for and it only took a couple of hours to do the entire room, which is huge. I used a sage green. I still love it for our family room.

Answer 3

I always wipe the paneling off then primer it with Kilz finally applying two coats of paint and every time it has made the panelling look as though it came that way.

Answer 4

Clean, Rough, Wipe,Prime and Paint.
If the paneling is greasy or grimy, clean with TSP or a safe alternative. Rough sand in necessary, wipe off the dust, prime with a quality primer (tip: have the primer tinted the same color as your final coat, it really helps!) and paint with a quality paint. This will ensure a quality paint job that you will be happy with.

Answer 5

Clean it with some TSP (tri sodium phosphate, available at your local DIY/hardware store) and if you have a couple extra $$ and some time, buy some primer. Otherwise, cleaning it with TSP and two coats of your favorite latex will do just fine. TSP is an excellent and inexpensive cleaner that I would recommend anytime you paint, it's not just for painting the paneling.

Answer 6

IF THE EDGES OF THE GROOVES ARE ROUGH OR HAVE A SHARP CORNERS USE A VIBRATOR SANDER TO SMOOTH THEM DOWN. YOU CAN USE DRYWALL COMPOUND TO FILL IN THE GROOVES. IT WILL TAKE TWO OR THREE COATS TO DO THE TRICK.... WITH A DRYWALL SANDING POLE....SEE PAINT STORE.....SAND THE DRYWALL COMPOUND AS EVEN AS YOU CAN GET IT, NOW YOU HAVE TO PRIME, I LIKE USING AS ACRYLIC PRIMER WITH AT LEAST 26 PERCENT ACRYLIC RESIN. IF YOU SEE ANY IMPERFECTIONS, FILL IN WITH MORE COMPOUND, SAND LIGHTLY AND PRIME THE NEW PATCH. NOW YOU CAN PUT YOUR FINISH COAT ON. IF YOU DON'T HAVE LIGHT SHINING ON ONE OF THE WALLS YOU CAN USE AN EGGSHELL FINISH. IF YOU DO, USE A DEAD FLAT FINISH PAINT. YOU WILL HAVE LOTS OF DUST TO DEAL WITH, TRY USING A HEPA VAC, YOU CAN RENT THIS VACUUM, AS LEAST I THINK YOU CAN.

I TAKE IT THAT THE PANELING IS SMOOTH, THAT A SHAME BECAUSE WOOD GRAINED ROUGH PANELING IS BEAUTIFUL WHEN ANTIQUED. PAINT PANELING WITH A SEMIGLOSS OIL ENAMEL THEN BRUSH ON A GLAZING LIQUID AND WIPE OFF. ]
THE GLAZE STAYS IN THE DEPRESSION AREAS OF THE PANELING. IT REALLY TURNS OUT NICE.

Answer 7

After cleaning with "liquid sandpaper", use a base coat of "Kilz". This will eliminate the slick finish, allowing the final paint to adhere.

Answer 8

I had dark paneling that I painted right over without a problem.I bought the good one-coat and had no streaks showing..Good Luck...

Answer 9

use a coat of stain blocking primer like KILZ. It is about twelve bucks a gallon, and it's white. Then, paint as desired.

Answer 10

you need to use a base coat . use something like kilz. if you don't, it will bleed throw no matter how many coats you put on! i found this out the hard way. :)