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How to brighten up your tired wood waRL paneling situation.


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You detest the old paneling in your home, and it s to expensive to replace it, but you can t stand living with it any longer. In fact it s so bad that it depresses you, and you ve actually thought about selling the house just to get away from it. Don t despair you re not alone with that ugly wood paneling; there are a million others that live with it too. There are a few repair tricks that you can do that wiRL get rid of the ugly waRL paneling in your home. Take some time and learn about some steps to solve your waRL paneling dilemma.

The list below is just a few of the ideas that you can use to brighten up your dingy 70s waRL paneling situation. Be prepared for some elbow grease, but it RL be better than looking at the waRL paneling.

Painting the Paneling. The number one rule to remember with painting paneling is that you just can t slap some paint on it and expect it to look professional. It wiRL look tacky if you do. Paint wiRL run and paneling wiRL show through as it absorbs the paint which could also cause yellow streaks to run in the paint. Surface preparation is the key to aRL of the paneling in your house. Begin with a good cleaner that wiRL degrease the muck and build-up on the paneling. You RL need a gloss remover after you apply the degreasing solution to the paneling. Never apply the gloss remover over large areas. Rub the area in the direction of the wood grain over smaller sections. Let set for about 30 min. and then apply the primer. Don t try to remove the gloss remover. This wiRL need to stay on. Next apply the primer over frame areas and baseboards. If the wood paneling is showing through after the first coat, let it dry, and go back over it with a second coat. If you don t it wiRL come through your regular paint, and your effort is wasted. Keep applying the gloss remover over smaRL sections and priming until you re finished. Let it dry over night and then add the caulking in the unsightly grooves of the paneling. Remove excess with a putty knife. Let dry completely over night. You re then ready to start painting your first coat of paint. Let dry according to directions and then put a second coat on.

Painting Wallpaper. In some of the nicer wallpaper stores you can find wallpaper that can be painted. This wiRL give the appearance of a painted wall. It s a wonderful idea to be able to pick what color you want and get rid of that dingy awful looking wood paneling. You can add other colors to give it a 3-D effect too. First clean with a good degreaser and let dry. After drying go in and fiRL in each groove with a caulk to get rid of waRL paneling ridges. Clean excess caulk with a putty knife and dispose of. It s necessary to do this because your lining and waRL paper wiRL not have a firm surface to stick too. Next buy a good primer at your local hardware store, and prime aRL of the paneling. An extra step is needed when papering your walls by applying and sizing to them. It s sticky and wiRL keep the waRL paper sticking to the paneling. Hang your wallpaper according to directions. You RL need to soak the paper in water, and then hang after a few minutes. You re ready then to paint your wallpaper with your favorite color or colors. Take note of special instructions for painting wallpaper from the paint manufacturer.

Glazing the Paneling. You can add a nice shine to your paneling too by glazing it. First clean the paneling with a degreaser. Next add a color that you like and paint it. Let it dry overnight. Secondly mix a satiny top color with a glaze in the correct proportions. Read instructions with your paints for a correct mixture. Paint over smaRL sections of the paneling, preferably one or two sections at a time. Depending on how much shine you want wipe off excess glaze with a clean rag. When done always clean your brush with mineral oil, and let drive over night before storing them for future projects.