Now you are ready for paint.
How to paint paneling walls without sanding.
So yes you can paint paneling without sanding it first.
You re looking at several coats of paint to get the job done.
Clean the wall paneling with diluted tsp.
You can paint over wood without worrying that it is going to peel.
Once you prime and paint there is no going back.
An important step in learning how to paint paneling is making sure the surface will hold paint.
Wood paneling is so porous it will suck up every little drop of paint it can get.
The only other option after that would be replacing it sheet rocking over it and so on.
I put on three coats.
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.
Use a damp cloth to wipe away any dust and residue.
I am not kidding.
Most paneling has a sheen finish that paint won t adhere to.
Next apply a coat of wood primer to the paneling and let it dry before sanding the wall again.
When painting wood paneling sanding is not necessary.
Painting wood paneling is cost expensive and it will give a fresh and bright look to the dull paneling.
Remove this finish by gently sanding the walls trim and mouldings with 150 grit sandpaper.
It s a lot but the walls needed it.
To paint wood paneling is relatively inexpensive first you have to decide if you really want to paint over your wood paneling.
Just ensure the surface is clean.
When you choose to paint wood paneling in the house use high quality products and.
Any dust dirt or oily fingerprints can prevent the paint from sticking well to the wood paneling so start by thoroughly washing the wood.