It takes the emphasis off the ridges while also creating.
Ideas for painting wood paneling walls.
Cut in the edges with a brush and roll on the primer using a 3 8 inch roller cover.
Use a brush to fill in any grooves.
Paint it on just like a normal wall masking off the ceiling trim and baseboards.
When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer.
Grab some drywall compound at your local home improvement store then use it to fill in the distinctive cracks and lines of the wood paneling.
Clean the wall paneling with diluted tsp.
Any dust dirt or oily fingerprints can prevent the paint from sticking well to the wood paneling so start by thoroughly washing the wood.
Mask any areas you wish to protect such as vents doorways or windows with painters tape.
This step is important to keep your room clean while painting wood paneling.
Prime the paneling with a stain blocking primer.
Cover the floor with drop cloths large enough to reach along the paneled walls.
Paint might drip and the drop cloth will save your flooring.
Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller.
Allow to dry completely at least 24 hours.