How to Paint Pine Wood Paneling

Dated wood paneling can make the whole house look dated.

Pine wood paneling was once the rage. Homes everywhere had 1970's style wood paneling installed on the walls. Today pine wood paneling is far from attractive to many homeowners, but wood paneling is expensive to replace. By painting, many homeowners have found an easy and cost effective way to remove the look of wood paneling in their homes.

Things You'll Need

• Clean rag
• Vinegar
• Water
• Wood putty
• 100-grit sandpaper
• Oil-based primer
• Tinted primer
• Paint brush
• Paint roller
• Latex paint

Instructions

1. Clean the wood paneling. Use a rag and a mixture of one part vinegar to two parts warm water.

2. Fill any nail holes with wood putty. Nail holes that were previously overlooked in the dark knotty pine paneling are noticeable once the pine paneling is painted.

3. Sand the wood paneling with 100-grit sandpaper to help rough up the wood paneling in preparation for the paint.

4. Spot prime any knots in the pine paneling with an oil-based primer to prevent the resin from bleeding through the paint. Allow the oil-based primer to dry completely.

5. Apply one coat of tinted primer to the paneling. Use a paint brush to reach into any corner and in the grooves of the panels. Let the tinted primer dry completely.

6. Use a paint brush and paint roller to paint the latex paint onto the pine paneling. Depending on the color and quality of latex paint, you may need to apply a second coat of primer to the paneling.

References

• Danny Lipford: How to Paint Knotty Pine
• Danny Lipford: How to Paint Paneling