Painting - painting paneling
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j31
02-21-03, 05:47 PM
Can you paint paneling. If so, what is the process.
chfite
02-21-03, 07:08 PM
Yes.
Essentially, clean with mineral spirits or tsp. Prime and paint. This has been discussed here before. Search on the topic and read the other posts for more information.
Essentially, clean with mineral spirits or tsp. Prime and paint. This has been discussed here before. Search on the topic and read the other posts for more information.
reelski
02-21-03, 09:18 PM
my neck is starting to twitch again!!painting paneling is my second biggest pet peeve to painting wallpaper.consider hanging 1/4 inch or 3/8 ich drywall over that paneling that should be outlawed except for the VFW.if you must paint refer to chfite's response.
mloman
02-24-03, 08:18 AM
The reason I decided to try painting the paneling was because so many other people on on this board were happy with the results. There are a few people that absolutely hate paneling and will try to persuade you to put up drywall (my best friend just did this).
The result? I painted the paneling which covers my basement walls. It looks absolutely fabulous! The texture of the paneling (the vertical lines) actually adds to the wall's good looks.
It was a pretty easy job, although it took 4 coats (1 coat of primer and 3 coats of paint) to cover the brown of the paneling. But this is nothing compared to work invovled in drywalling the whole room.
My paneling didn't need to be sanded because it already had a slightly rough texture. If your paneling is smooth and glossy you might want to roughen it up a bit, otherwise the paint won't hold.
Let us know what you decide.
The result? I painted the paneling which covers my basement walls. It looks absolutely fabulous! The texture of the paneling (the vertical lines) actually adds to the wall's good looks.
It was a pretty easy job, although it took 4 coats (1 coat of primer and 3 coats of paint) to cover the brown of the paneling. But this is nothing compared to work invovled in drywalling the whole room.
My paneling didn't need to be sanded because it already had a slightly rough texture. If your paneling is smooth and glossy you might want to roughen it up a bit, otherwise the paint won't hold.
Let us know what you decide.
j31
06-06-03, 02:00 PM
how do you check archieves on chfite response on painting panels
j31
06-06-03, 02:14 PM
What is the best thing to use to strip paint from wood cabinets. I am trying to refurnish them. I need some advice:confused:
RUSSELLN114
06-20-03, 09:08 PM
I HOPE YOU DIDN'T START PAINTING YET. YES YOU CAN PAINT PANELING AND IT IS NOT AS HARD AS YOU THINK WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS PRIME THE WALLS FIRST WITH A BONDING PRIMER PRIMING TO ME IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS IN PAINTING FIRST GO TO YOUR NEAREST LOWES LOOK FOR HIGH GLOSSY SURFACE OIL BASE PRIMER THIS PRIMER WILL BOND TO ANYTHING EVEN YOUR DARK PANEL IT DRIES TO A FLAT FINISH YOU MIGHT NEED TO APPLY 2 COATS BUT TRUST ME YOU WILL SAVE MONEY ON PAINT NEXT PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF GOOD QUALITY PAINT TRUST ME ON THIS YOU WILL SAVE MONEY ON PAINT AND ELIMINATE BLEED THROUGH THE BONDING PRIMER WILL BOND TO THE VARNISH ON THE PANELING WHERE OTHER PRIMERS WONT THIS WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY TRING TO DE-GLOSS YOUR WALLS I HAVE DONE THIS MANY TIMES FOR MANY PEOPLE THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING ONE WORD OF CAUTION WHILE PRIMING OPEN WINDOWS THE PRIMER HAS A VERY STRONG ODOR
chfite
06-20-03, 09:47 PM
Any of the methylene chloride strippers should do the job.