how can i paint or paper my wood paneling?

Question

without it looking like painted paneling

Answer 1

The best way that I have found to change a panel wall to paint or wall paper is by applying a pre-pasted heavy duty wall liner made by the Blonder Company. WWW.blonderwall.com.
I purchase it at wall paper store.

It applies like wall paper and bridges the gaps in the paneling without all the mess of applying Spackle or sheet rock joint compound sanding and clean- up.

Take your time follow instructions and you will have a great surface for either paint or wall paper.

Answer 2

I assume you mean that you don't want to see the grooves of the paneling - you just want a smooth, flat wall.

First you have to sand it to scuff up the surface. This will give the primer something to adhere to. Wipe all dust away with a damp cloth.

Next, you apply spackle or drywall mud over all of the grooves (apply it at angles to the groove to fill the groove and then go over it in parallel with the groove to smooth it out). Let this dry and then sand again to make it smooth. You might want to use drywall sanding screens for this - regular sandpaper will constantly clog with drywall dust. Again, wipe the dust up with a damp cloth.

Apply a coat of primer (I think the other poster was trying to recommend Kilz, not Kill, primer - it's good stuff.

Let the primer dry for a coupla-few hours (longer for more humidity) and then paint the wall.

Answer 3

The previous owners of my house had the paneling already painted in a goldish color with darker stain "antiqued" onto it. Hideous. So first I used my electric sander, and sanded it down really well and then wiped it down with a damp cloth to get all the sander dust. Then I applied 3 hand-painted coats of cream oil-based paint.

It's bright and beautiful now. I call it my sunroom because one wall opens to the patio and lets all the bright light in and lets me sit at the computer and look at my hibiscuses.

TX Mom

Answer 4

You can't to my knowledge.but there has to be a way.Painting over paper is no problem.They have whats called KILL it's a paint primer you can roll on,and later roll on the paint of your choose.
you can use KILL on paneling also.
Only other idea is.to check with a lumber yard,or paint shop.

Answer 5

What do you want it to look like?