Wallpapering Over Paneling
There are many ways to spruce up a wall that is paneled. Some paint it, stencil it, put up murals, and some even wallpaper it.
If you are tired of the paneling look here is a way to wallpaper your paneling.
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Clean your wall of all dirt, dust, and oils first.
- If you do not want the grooves, then fill them in with either spackling or drywall compound.
- Let dry well and sand smooth.
- Now prime your wall with a latex primer.
- Some say to paint before applying wallpaper because it adheres better.
- Others say to paint the add a wallpaper liner.
- The choice is yours on what you want.
- Clean with TSP then you can apply the paper right over the paneling.
- If you notice the paneling showing through then you can paint first or use a liner.
- Do your research before hand to make sure you do not do anything wrong.
Now, that you have done your research and find out how you want to do it, then go ahead and enjoy changing your room.
