We have put beams up all around and cross beams for support and the paneling is under this so it is unre movable. Please help in an inexpensive way. Thank You.
2007-02-22 01:01:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I used to live in an apartment that was covered with wood paneling, the owner painted over it with a creamy white paint - it actually looked good.
2007-02-22 01:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by Your Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark wood paneling can make any room look dark and dreary! The most inexpensive way to brighten things up is with paint! You will need to use 2 coats of primer such as Kilz, Zinzer or the likes. Once dry, you can paint any color to match your decor, which will also take 2 coats. You can also attach a chair rail moulding and painted wood lattice or white vinyl lattice on the bottom portion for a great garden feel!
We've also done wallpaper over paneling, but be prepared for an involved process. You have to first fill the grooves with sheetrock mud spreading with a large putty knife. Once that is dry, you have to sand it smooth so that lines won't show under the paper. Then, prime and paper! If the room is large, plan on spending some time with this and use good thick paper with an involved pattern to cover any ridges. An alternative to this is just do the bottom portion as you would a chair rail around the room by using a border in the middle, paper at the bottom and paint the top portion! At least it would cut the prep time on the grooves in half!
Hope this helps! Good luck!
2007-02-22 01:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
U could paint it white but it may take 3 coats to look good.
Get some wall paper at a local thrift store real cheap.
2007-02-22 01:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint it would be the easiest. I love to do things like that.
2007-02-22 01:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by david r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rip it out.
2007-02-22 01:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by fatherf.lotski 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋