Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller.
How do you cover rough interior paneled walls.
After priming apply joint compound to the entire wall then sand lightly prime again and paint.
Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it.
The grooves should become.
If the rough walls have a very.
Push a large bookshelf in front of the wall if you need to hide a large space or hang smaller shelves directly onto the wall if you only need to cover up a small patch.
Be sure to take into account the weight of the paneling.
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Follow these steps to resurface plywood paneling.
Grooves in the paneling can be filled to create a smooth surface.
Use a brush to fill in any grooves.
If you re mimicking this in your own living room keep one wall a clean white.
And if not paint then wallpaper is the covering of choice in most other walls.
You can use one large bookshelf to cover one panel of the wall but if you want to cover the entire wall consider pushing back to back bookcases up against it.
How to cover rough walls drywall joint compound.
Most walls in the home get the usual covering treatment.
Next apply an even coat of primer to give a uniform surface for the filler to stick to.
Depending on the look you re after paneling over an ugly ceiling is still a viable option.
You ll need solid framework to attach the paneling to.
Interior paint in a flat eggshell or semi gloss sheen.
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Start by sanding the surface with medium 120 grit sandpaper to remove the glossy finish.
And there s nothing wrong with that since you can t go wrong with a nice coat of good quality interior paint.
Drywall joint compound is often the best way to cover rough texture and leave a flat blank.
Paneling was very popular 50 years ago and when it fell out of favor people removed it or covered it up.
When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer.