Knockdown Texture Over Wood Paneling Walls

If you are determined to go this direction this is what i would recommend.

Knockdown texture over wood paneling walls.

Click on photos to view larger image. Yes you can texture the wood paneling in your living room but i would not recommend it. Whether you want to make paneling look like a regular paintind wall texture over plywood or composition wood or improve the look of interior wood siding texturing over wood is similar to texturing over drywall. Wood paneling has fallen out of favor in modern days.

You can use wood filler to fill in the seams between the panels. The knockdown drywall finish an early 1990s successor to popcorn and orange peel textures has remained a hit with homeowners for its impressive appearance and practicality. Consider using textured paint to make your formerly panelled wall even more interesting. Check out the samples to the right to get an idea of how it looks.

With a little preparation you can paint over faux wood paneling and create a brighter more attractive room. The technique that drywall finishers use to smooth an uneven wall or one that has an unwanted texture is called skim coating and it can be used to cover old wood paneling. Otherwise your primer will peel off. There are some differences that you should be aware of.

You can texture over wood. Another advantage to texture is it gives you the opportunity to add depth to an accent wall by glazing over the paint. Here is a handy guide to repainting a wall. If you are painting over paneling you will want to lightly sand the entire surface of the walls so paint will stick to it especially if the paneling is shiny.

Click here for step by step instructions and a how to video. You will need to use a primer on the. If you have a shiny or very smooth texture paneling you will want to sand it a little past gently so it roughs up the surface. Not only does it make your house dark but the look is becoming outdated.