How do I paint wood panels?
Protect flooring beneath the wood panels with heavy-duty fabric drop cloths. Remove switch plates using a screwdriver. Clean the wood panels using dish soap and rags. Rinse the panels thoroughly using damp rags. Allow the panels to dry.Apply a coat of acrylic latex primer using a roller stocked with a nap roller cover. Affix the roller to a roller extension pole for easier application. Apply primer to any areas inaccessible to the roller using a 2- to 4-inch latex paintbrush. Allow the primer to dry for two hours. Wash all painting tools with water.Apply a coat of interior satin acrylic latex paint using a roller stocked with a new, fresh nap roller cover. Apply paint to any areas inaccessible to the roller using the cleaned 2- to 4-inch latex paintbrush.
