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Painting Paneling
If you decide to paint wood paneling, many methods can be found
online for instructions. One method was to first sand the panels which required sanders,
goggles and masks besides the other tools and materials. This
would create a huge dusty mess and would be very time consuming.
Another method was to use a deglosser (liquid sandpaper) which
was applied in small sections and then painting primer and paint
and letting it all dry at least 8 hours between applications. It
replaces cleaning and sanding, so it saves those steps.
Deglossers are also strong chemicals, so if this method is
chosen, find a safer biodegradable product.
To have a smooth look, the grooves can be filled, sanded smooth
and wiped down.
Whatever method you choose would be well worth the effort. After
asking an employee at a local hardware store, he suggested that
if using two coats of primer, just cleaning with hot soapy water
will be enough. We also liked the look of grooves showing.
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Tools
& materials |
Ladder
Soap & water with bucket
Sponges or cloths
Putty knife
Spackling
Sandpaper
painter's tape
drop cloths or news paper |
3/8" nap paint roller
Paint brushes
Paint trays
Latex primer
Latex paint
Latex disposable gloves (optional)
Wiping cloths for clean up |
Process
Move furniture from walls and take paintings/picture frames from
walls.
With a putty knife, fill in any nail holes or imperfections with
spackling. Allow the spackling to dry and sand until smooth.
Clean walls with hot soapy water, then rinse thoroughly. Allow
to dry completely.
If not painting trim or molding, cover with painter's tape.
Also, cover the floor with tape and or newspaper or cloth.
Carpet is very difficult to cover, so clean with water any paint
that leaks onto the carpet.
Apply a stain-blocking latex primer to the entire wall and
molding. Allow to dry completely before painting. Typically a
second coat of primer is needed.
Paint the corners, edges and grooves of the paneling with a
paintbrush or special edging brush.
Paint the walls using a 3/8" nap roller (using a deep nap
creates a textured look). Apply two thin coats of paint instead
of one thick coat. If the paint pools in the grooves of the
paneling, use a brush to smooth it out. Let the paint dry
overnight. Apply a second coat of paint if needed.
Allow the paint to dry for at least 24 hours before hanging any
pictures or removing the painter's tape.
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