Step 1: Clean the paneling with diluted TSP. Dust, dirt, and oily fingerprints can prevent paint from adhering to wood paneling, so your first task is to thoroughly wash the wood-paneled walls ...

Q. Our living room has dark wood paneling that we would like to brighten. Should we paint or wallpaper it, and how do we do it?

Painting ugly paneling is one of the least expensive yet most dramatic ways to change a room. A splash of color can be a transforming facelift that lightens and brightens paneled walls with a fresh… ...

Mauro paints wood paneling; Lee shears shrubs; Nathan builds a daycare mud kitchen. Mauro Henrique discusses how he sees color, and shares some of his favorite colors to use for projects; Then, he ...

Want a quick fix-up for dark and dreary paneling? Paint it. The key to good-looking results is preparing the paneling with a primer and sealer. We’ve always had a good results using a shellac… ...

Last things first: If you look at the materials list for this project, you notice that the last item required for painting paneling is your spouse's permission. Guys love paneling and the darker ...

How to Paint Paneling In a room with wood-paneled walls—particularly if that wood is a veneer—your instinct may be to start fresh, either by tearing out the paneling or by concealing it behind drywall ...

According to Ray, the least expensive option is to paint the paneling, which is as simple as priming and painting two coats on the walls. Another option is to skim float the walls and texture it ...

Q. Several years ago, I paneled three rooms with a dark shade, low-priced paneling. Now, I would like to paint the paneling a lighter color to brighten the rooms. Will this require a special paint?… ...

A painting contractor will charge $709 to prepare and paint the paneling in a 15-by-18-foot room (approximately 500 square feet), but you can do the job for $125 and save 82 percent.

In a room with wood-paneled walls—particularly if that wood is a veneer—your instinct may be to start fresh, either by tearing out the paneling or by concealing it behind drywall. Both of ...

See how one dark wood-paneled room get a stunning makeover with some fresh paint and new crown molding.