How To Cover Up Wall Paneling

Whether you want the look of painted drywall.

How to cover up wall paneling.

A common way to split walls in homes that prefer the rustic look is to use recovered or new sheet metal to cover a lower or upper half of a wood panel wall. The raised pattern and texture makes it a great cover up for old wood paneling. After the wall covering is hung paint it in a color choice that will enhance and renew the decor. If the paneling is in good condition clean it with mild dish soap and water and then sand it with a medium grit sandpaper.

Use a semi gloss. This will create geometric dimension and can easily dress up lackluster areas. For tips from our contractor reviewer on how to cover paneling with a wall liner read on. After it has been sanded apply primer and paint the paneling for a fresh new look.

Before filling nail holes in drywall with joint compound dent the surface around the nail hole slightly using a hammer with a rounded head or. Vinyl wall paneling can look dated in a modern home. Give your walls extra style in the kitchen by color blocking wood paneling and then added a tile backsplash over it.