Hi Tim,
I will be remodeling my bedroom but I have wood paneling on the walls. What can I use to cover up the paneling? I was thinking of using joint compound to cover up the groves and paneling. Do I have to remove the paneling and install drywall? Please help so I can start my project.
Thank you,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
You don't have to cover it up at all. You will be shocked to find out how attractive the walls look once painted. The vertical lines add just the right amount of three-dimensional depth that smooth walls never exhibit.
If you are willing to invest just one to two hours I can prove it. Move the furniture away from the easiest wall to paint. Take any art and paintings down. Wash the paneling with soap and water and make sure the wall is very clean. Paint this one wall with the correct primer as called for by the finish wall paint manufacturer. Follow it an hour an hour later with the finish coat. Let it dry and then move the furniture up against the wall and rehang any art and paintings. Rest assured you will be impressed with the look.
Tim Carter
www.askthebuilder.com
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