How to Repaint Wall Paneling
Over time, wood paneling becomes dirty and stained due to regular wear and tear. When this happens, it is time to consider repainting the wall paneling to give the wood a fresh luster and the room a sharper appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 sponges
- 2 buckets
- Non-sudsing detergent
- Sandpaper, 180-grit
- Sanding block
- Paint cloths
- Primer
- Paintbrush
- High gloss latex paint
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Instructions
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Preparing the Paneling
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Place the two sponges in their respective buckets and fill the buckets with warm water.
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Place detergent into one of buckets.
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Pull the sponge from the detergent bucket and wring it out so that it is still wet, but will not drip.
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Begin washing the paneling from the bottom to the top to avoid causing water streaks that can take longer to remove.
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Allow the paneling to dry completely.
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Sand the shine off the paneling using a sanding block and 180-grit paper. If there are heavy globs of paint on the wood, use an 80-grit sandpaper to remove them. Once the globs and shine are removed, the paneling is prepped for painting.
Painting
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Lay down paint cloths underneath the paneling to catch any drops and verify that the paint and primer are well-mixed before beginning.
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Paint the paneling with a primer and allow it to dry. The primer will prevent any stains in the original paint from bleeding through onto the new paint.
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Paint the paneling with one coat of the desired paint color and allow it to dry completely. Paint again with one more layer to ensure a vibrant color.
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Clean up the painting supplies and allow the room to dry completely before moving any furniture against the paneling.
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