How Do You Use Paint Texture To Cover Wall Paneling?
Wood paneling on walls can add warmth to a home as well as a unique texture to a wall; however, this wall treatment tends to be permanent as well as time consuming. Removing paneling requires a lot of effort involving the removal of baseboards and woodwork. In addition, some panels cover completely unfinished walls that would require drywall, taping and primering before applying paint texture. It’s possible, however, to use textured paint to create a new look on your existing paneling. Tack down any protruding nails along the length of every piece of paneling. Replace bent nails with new if necessary. Remove all switch plates and outlet covers. Cover floor surfaces with drop cloths after removing any furniture that can be damaged. Cover remaining furniture. Tape off the length of all baseboards to protect the wood from being textured. You can remove the tape and repaint the baseboards after texturing the paneling. Mix water and grease-cutting detergent in a bucket. Sponge the entire pa
