Therefore, you will need to keep the windows open when painting with an oil-based primer. It does a great job covering existing stains and odors while blocking new ones.
It also helps the true color of the paint to come out better. Shellac-based primers are quick-drying and highly resistant to stain. They are regarded as the best primers for stain blocking and form a highly durable coat. If you are painting surfaces with issues of wood tannins, smoke, or water stains, you may want to consider buying a shellac primer.
Of course, the price may be slightly higher than latex or oil-based primers because of their superior quality. On the downside, a shellac primer tends to emit more fumes than oil-based or latex primers. As such, you will need to wear a protective mask when applying them. Additionally, this group of primers is the least versatile of the three. They strictly require denatured alcohol to clean.
While at it, remember to wear gloves for your safety. It forms a highly durable coat that blocks practically any type of stain and offers the best support to the topcoat.
Latex primers are water-soluble. Therefore they form a good foundation for any water-based paint. You can use them with corresponding latex paints or acrylic paints. The main advantage of latex-based primers is their eco-friendliness.
They hardly have any odor and are easy to use. Latex primers are easy to clean and can work with various surfaces, including wood, unlike oil-based or shellac primers.
However, latex-based primers do not hold too well against glossy surfaces and raw wood. The moisture content or raw wood can cause swelling, affecting the quality of your paint job. It is highly versatile, works well with hard-to-coat surfaces, including glossy tile, PVC, and plastic.
Any type of paint can give the best results on wood paneling as long as you pair it with the right primer.
As such, you have the liberty to choose any paint color or type that you find most appealing. In our case, we a find high-quality latex paint to get the job done flawlessly. The results the usually the same each time. Now, sometimes you will do everything correctly and get the desired results, but something will go wrong at other times. Knowing the common pitfalls to avoid can help increase your chances of success even if you are a rookie DIYer. Saving a few bucks off your paint purchase may feel nice.
But that feeling can vanish quickly once your painted surface starts to peel off. Such a problem is easy to avoid: avoid cheap paints; they provide cheap results that are not desirable. If the reviews are good, then chances are the product will not disappoint. Some people assume that the paint will seal the cracks and holes in their wood paneling. So they just proceed to paint without sealing the holes first.
Sealing is not the work of paint; its work is to color your paneled wall. When you paint without sealing the cracks, you end up with more paint lodged into those holes. Eventually, they take much longer to dry.
Before you even pick up a sponge to begin using this toxic cleaner, put on protective gear—full-sleeve clothing, rubber gloves, glasses, and a respiratory mask—and open windows in the room to adequately ventilate. Then, dilute TSP in a bucket of water and wipe down the wood paneling with a sponge dampened in the solution.
Even though it takes only 20 or 30 minutes, scuffing gives you long-lasting insurance against chipping paint. Just be sure to wear a dust mask and, for health reasons as well as cleanliness, wipe away dust with a tack cloth or damp rag as you go. Save yourself from having to scrub errant paint drips and splatter off the floor after the paint job is complete by laying down a bunch of old newspaper or a drop cloth. If there is molding or ceiling that you do not want the paint to inadvertently color.
Having finished scuffing the full width and height of the wood paneling to be painted, give the surface its initial coat of primer to prevent any of the wood grain, imperfections, and the like from showing through the final coat of paint. Choosing the right primer is key. Wipe away any dust with a tack cloth. Sand the paneling with grit sandpaper using a pole sander, sanding block , or orbital sander.
This will take the sheen off the finish, which will allow the paint to adhere better. Don't get carried away and sand the surface down to the bare wood—just enough to rough up the existing finish. If you plan to keep the trim's color as-is or paint it a shade different than your wood paneling, remove it from the wall. Use a prybar and gently pull it loose. If you plan to paint the trim the same color as the wall, lightly sand the adjacent wood trim on baseboards to allow the paint to adhere to it.
Once everything has been sanded, go over the walls and trim with a clean, damp cloth to remove any dust or particles. Touch up any rough sanding spots along the way. Using a caulk gun , apply caulk to any cracks and gaps where the paneling meets the baseboard and ceiling, or around doors and windows.
This will give your room a nice, polished look. Allow the caulking to dry thoroughly before painting wood paneling. Consult with the manufacturer's instructions to see how long you should let it cure.
This is what the wall looked like after I filled in the grooves. For more on that, check out my post on making wood paneled walls look like drywall. And this is what the wall looked like once it was painted. Just looks like a wall, right? Exactly what I wanted. I think the room looks so much better now that my faux wood paneling is painted. It looks fresh and updated, and so much brighter! Painting your wood paneling is an easy project that makes a huge impact on the room.
It instantly updates it, and makes it feel clean and bright. Plus, it is inexpensive! Get started painting your wood paneling today! Want to see all your paint options in one convenient place? Click here to pick up a Sherwin Williams fan deck contains all SW colors or a Benjamin Moore Collections fan deck contains many popular BM colors — other fan decks sold separately! Need a painter? Click here to find a painting professional in your area!
What's a good primer? We have wood paneling and brown carpet throughout the whole house. It's driving me insane. Hi Shannon! You want a primer that sticks really well. Painting your paneling is going to make such a huge difference in your home! Thanks so much for this!
I don't want to tear it all out and replace with drywall, and I've been hoping that painting over it without sanding would be an option - reading your experience, and seeing your before and after pics gives me hope! I'm so glad Patti! I have four VERY active kids, who are constantly scraping the walls with toys, furniture, etc. Hope you get the same results! Hi Lauren Love your site!
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