Can I paint the wood panelling in my basement?
You can paint over laminate and shiny surfaces as long as you prepare properly first. This is great news for outdated or dark basements. Sand first to rough up the surface, then apply a hide adhesion primer designed to cover slippery surfaces. Once the primer is dry, use latex or acrylic in your choice of colour. It’s not necessary to fill in the grooves between the panels. This is time-consuming and difficult to do perfectly so you will still see the lines. Use them as a guide for a paint finish such as broad stripes. How do I paint over old wallpaper? Paper that has been painted over is even more difficult to remove, so your best option is to remove the old paper. However, you can paint it. Prepare the surface by removing any loose paper and sand gently to soften the edges. Prime, then apply one or two light coats of latex paint. You will still see the lines where the paper meets. Can I paint my stove? Absolutely not. Paint is flammable and you’ll have a fire before you know it. You
