How To Cover Ugly Wall Paneling

Cover ugly old wood paneling.

How to cover ugly wall paneling.

If the paneling is in good condition clean it with mild dish soap and water and then sand it with a medium grit sandpaper. Decorating tricks and tips. Paneling was very popular 50 years ago and when it fell out of favor people removed it or covered it up. After the wall covering is hung paint it in a color.

Be sure to take into account the weight of the paneling. Wainscotting is any wall covering that extends only part way up the wall. You ll need solid framework to attach the paneling to. Traditionally a wainscot rises to a level about one third of the total height of the wall about 32 inches on an 8 foot 96 inch wall.

A good way to distract from an ugly wall is to cover it with a panel. Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow. I didn t use any finish on the pa. Depending on the look you re after paneling over an ugly ceiling is still a viable option.

It is also possible though to make very high wainscoting a common. The raised pattern and texture makes it a great cover up for old wood paneling. Whether you want to add paneling to your house or need a few ways to update your existing walls get inspired by these wood paneling ideas and see how the pros do it. After it has been sanded apply primer and paint the paneling for a fresh new look.

The top of the wainscot is often bounded by a chair rail molding.