How Do You Cover Rough Interior Paneled Walls
And if not paint then wallpaper is the covering of choice in most other walls.
How do you cover rough interior paneled walls. This jessica helgerson designed space is pretty much peak mid century but thanks to the varied shades of wood it stays away from the clichés. Paneling was very popular 50 years ago and when it fell out of favor people removed it or covered it up. Follow these steps to resurface plywood paneling. Interior paint in a flat eggshell or semi gloss sheen.
Although deep rough texture shows through almost any wallpaper wallpaper texture hiding. Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller. Grooves in the paneling can be filled to create a smooth surface. Start by sanding the surface with medium 120 grit sandpaper to remove the glossy finish.
After priming apply joint compound to the entire wall then sand lightly prime again and paint. Beautiful wooden shingle wall art looks luxurious. Most walls in the home get the usual covering treatment. How to cover rough walls drywall joint compound.
The grooves should become. If you re mimicking this in your own living room keep one wall a clean white. Photography by lincoln barbour design by jessica helgerson interior design. Depending on the look you re after paneling over an ugly ceiling is still a viable option.
When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer. Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it. Drywall joint compound is often the best way to cover rough texture and leave a flat blank. 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.
You can make an eye catchy wall yourself covering it with worn window shutters for a shabby chic interior or with reclaimed wood which works for any interior. Various wooden shingles tiles and panels can turn even the simplest interior into a cool one. If the rough walls have a very. Be sure to take into account the weight of the paneling.
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. Next apply an even coat of primer to give a uniform surface for the filler to stick to.