How to Paint Paneling
You do not have to live with the color of your wood paneling all your life. Depending on the theme of your room, you can paint it in any color that you want without asking for much labor or skill. Doing it yourself helps you save money and gives you that soul satisfying feeling when you look at your room after you are done. It is time to get a bucket of your favorite paint color and a brush and get painting. We supply the rest of the instructions in the guide bellow for you.
Things required:
– Brushes
– All-purpose Cleaners
– House Paints
– Sponges
– Wood Putty
– Buckets
– Drywall Joint Compound
– Putty Knives
– Sanding Blocks
– Sandpaper
Instructions
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Fill up:
Use joint compound or wood putty to fill up any cracks, holes or grooves in your paneling. Use a utility knife to apply these. The process ensures that you have a flat surface to paint on.
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Sand:
Use a 120-grit sandpaper to roughen up the area. Sanding makes sure that the paint sticks to the paneling. It will also level off any irregularities created by the filling up process. Use a vacuum to clear up the dust. A tack cloth will also do.
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Clean:
The surface on which paint is applied should be free of all kinds of grease and oil. Use a cleaner and a sponge to clean the paneling by wiping. After you are done, use a clean cloth to dry up the surface.
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Primer:
This is your glue which makes the paint adhere to the paneling. Therefore it should be of the highest quality. It is better to get an oil based primer because they are stronger and more durable than water based ones. Apply a layer primer on the paneling with an old brush or roller. It will prevent the paint from bleeding through.
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Paint:
Let the primer dry for twenty four hours. After it has dried, paint over a coat of interior latex paint. Let the first coat dry and apply another one. Use a roller to paint and a brush to cover corners which the paint cannot.
