Update Wood Paneling

Kilz is amazing on paneling.

Update wood paneling. You can update the look of wood paneling without having to remove it. It first needs to be prepared before the makeover. To complete this project you will need the following tools.

Afterward sand prime and paint the wood whatever. Adding texture can be a simple procedure but proper research beforehand is essential. I left it textured and then painted over itit came out amazing Paula L.

Grab some drywall compound at your local home improvement store then use it to fill in the distinctive cracks and lines of the wood paneling. That glossy polyurethaned heavily-grained medium-colored oak paneling that went into houses some 15-25 years ago everywhere has us all ready for a change. How to update wood paneling Wood paneling was a popular option for family rooms and finished basements in the 1980 s.

How to Update Wood Paneling. If both the color and texture of your paneled walls is an issue you can still use paint to update their look -- you just need to be more creative about how you apply it. It has some wood paneling in the back living space.

Its still going strong Take a look at some of our favorite examples of paneling this way of the 70s. Many homes still have panels but tastes and trends have led many owners to upgrade to a newer lighter look. The most obvious way to modernize wood paneling look is to turn it 90 degrees on the horizontal.

No need to sand before either. This Jessica Helgersondesigned space is pretty much peak mid-centurybut thanks to the varied shades of wood it stays away from the cliches. We dont have to tell you trends come and go then come back againAfter all macrame wall hangings wicker furniture and velvet havent looked so good since the 70sBut others like wood paneling are a bit more difficult to navigateBelieve us theres a fine line separating your beautiful living room from the dingy den and shabby basement installations from the past.