2007-03-26 04:31:45 · 11 answers · asked by The JRTs will rule the world 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
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Yes you can. Like most painting jobs, proper preparation will result in the best looking results. First order of business is to clean the paneling to remove dirt, smoke (if smokers have lived in the house), and oil. It should not have a "sticky" feeling, but should feel clean and dry.
It is not a good idea to try to fill the cracks and joints. Whatever you use to try to fill them will eventually fail and no matter how good you are at filling them, they will always be visible.
If the paneling has a slick surface, it may need a light sanding so the paint will stick. Make sure to clean up all sanding dust with tack rags.
The paneling must be primed before finish coat(s) are applied. Best advice is to use a stain blocking bonding primer. Bonding primer is important in order that the paint stick to the paneling. Stain blocking is important to seal the paneling and prevent bleeding through the finish coats.
Last step is to paint the paneling the color of choice. Flat paint is recommended because it will hide flaws and defects far better than semi-gloss or gloss.
Good luck with your painting project.
2007-03-26 07:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I just did that with a small portion of paneling in my kitchen. We remodeled our kitchen and I didn't want to removed the paneling, but it was a dark color. What I did was I first sanded it with some fine grain sandpaper to roughen it up for the paint to stick. Then I used a good white primer (it was a water based formula). I used a thick roller, and I used a brush to get primer into the deep lines in the paneling. I let that dry overnight. The next day I was able to apply the paint, again with a thick napped roller. It turned out great!
2007-03-26 04:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by Starscape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Paneling soaks up a lot of paint. Prime with a good stain blocking primer first, maybe even two coats. Primer is cheaper than finish paint so use the finish paint for color and the primer for coverage. Make sure the paneling is clean before you paint, wash with TSP before you start.
2007-03-26 04:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have done it but if you do make sure you sand down the paneling very well first or after your paint dries it will peal very easily and you also need to prime it first
2007-03-26 04:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by gibson8026 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, first you have to prime it though. If you don't the wood may suck up all the paint, or the paint will peel.
2007-03-26 04:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by Athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can...I have even used contact paper to cover ugly dark paneling
2007-03-26 04:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by calired67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am doing it right now. you should sand it a little first. I have never primed it and came out fine. didn't sand the bathroom either and it is fine. Probably because it was so dry and old. you don't need a 20 page answer. It is this simple
2007-03-26 09:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, depending on what color you are painting you might need to prime it 1st
2007-03-26 04:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by just me #1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you have to use primer first
2007-03-26 04:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by Cuppycake♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but go with a white coat first and then the color of your choice!
2007-03-26 04:33:59 · answer #10 · answered by KJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋