Painting wood paneling
I would like opinions on whether to paint the paneling in the living room and kitchen.
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PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
4 years agoRelated Discussions
Painting Wood Paneling
Comments (2)I used BIN downstairs in our family-room a few years ago. I'd rather smell the Alcohol/Shellac mix of BIN than most Oil primers!! >>> Get a small box fan propped in a window blowing OUT. * Have a couple other windows cracked too for cross-venting. * Yes, a good Latex stainblocker like Zinssers' 123, Gliddens' Gripper, ACE's Stain-Halt, or C2-One primer; will do well too. * Apply a good full coat though! * Don't push a roller-load ANY further than a 3'x3' area! Preferably a 2'x3'. Faron...See Morepainting wood paneling?
Comments (5)I wish I could say there's a quick way...BUT...there's no "neat" way either!! ISSUES: * Grooves in paneling must be filled and sanded if paneling left on. MAJOR dust here! * Drywall behind paneling must be filled/sanded if paneling is torn off. Usually paneling is glued AND nailed to the substrate. SO...depending how much glue was used, you'll have quite the sheetrock "rehab"!! Lots of filling (2 or 3 passes with the "mud"), then the sanding. Obviously, MAJOR dust here too. * NEXT, Priming is MANDATORY. Zinsser's 123 latex primer is a good one. Use good rollers/brushes too! * Lastly (DAYS later ??!!!), after primer dries 3 hrs., TWO coats of color. * I forgot...if you want the "orange-peel" texture on your walls, prime before AND after this process!!! You might want to hire this done. It's SO much faster. I hope this helps! Faron...See Morepainting wood paneling on walls
Comments (8)I like the kitchen cabinetry as it is but would change the knobs to a dark metal or oil rubbed bronze. I would paint the kitchen walls an off white to lighten and brighten. Be sure good lighting such as under cabinet lights and alot of overhead lighting to accenuate the wood and stone materials. I am not a fan of painting over natural materials. I would consider putting a large piece of artwork that has lighter colors in it to lighten the stone wall or a large mirror but just one large piece or 2 pieces at the most on the stone wall.Thanks for the additional photos. I can tell there is alot of interior charm and character. Best wishes!...See MorePainting wood paneling and trim
Comments (6)I'd replace the carpet before I painted that paneling. In these pics, it looks good and adds a lot of warmth to the space. If it's really well done and good quality, I'd think twice about painting it. Also, painting walls white does not necessarily brighten a room that doesn't naturally get a lot of light....See MoreRita Reed
4 years ago
Better photos. This is our lake cabin, wondering whether we should paint the paneling. I think the house was built in the 50s the paneling is solid wood.
Rachel G
4 years agooh wow, what an overwhelming amount of wood. I would definitely add more lighting. I would also absolutely paint it. It would look so much fresher painted. Just make sure the proper preparation is done. It will look stunning in a cream or white. Here are some photos for inspiration.
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4 years ago
tartanmeup
4 years agoReally depends on what you like, how you want the space to feel and your budget and energy for the space. Painting is one option; another is whitewashing the panels. Btw, if this is the sort of thing you care about, I'm spotting more and more wood-panelled rooms in decorating magazines these days.
Solid wood walls can provide a warm coziness to a room and I'd be inclined to keep them (or some?) in a lake cabin as long as they didn't compete with the flooring or suck out the light from the rooms. The furniture pieces would need to be light for airiness and contrast. (I'm quite fond of warm wood paired with white.) Agree with Patricia that your space could probably use more lighting.
Here are some panelled rooms for inspiration. Just to give you colour palette ideas.
And here's an Elle Decor slideshow on rustic living rooms with many of them featuring wood panelling.
A Style at Home feature on a wood-panelled cabin.
Scroll down to the office with cypress walls in this House Beautiful feature on a Bahamian house Matthew Carter did for another take on wood-panelled walls. These walls are much lighter than yours but still, it's a modern nod to vintage rec rooms.
Good luck with your decision!
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Maureen
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI repainted my family room’s panelling three different colors over the years and was so happy with its transformation. There is a lot of info on line in regards to prepping and painting and also look at lots of pictures to help decide on color. Given your cupboards are cream (if you want both kitchen and living room to be the same), I wouldn’t recommend cream or white. There are so many colors that would create warmth, lightness and interest and be sure to incorporate its color in accessories.
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