How To Texture Paneling Walls
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.
How to texture paneling walls. Textured paint is the easiest and least expensive method to texture your mobile home walls. Apply your primer and let it dry for the recommended time before texturing. How to use paint texture to cover wall paneling. If you think there is any special trick to textured paint rest assured.
Sand texture paint features an extra heavy bodied finish that can be used to add a gritty texture to both walls and ceilings. You can buy a premix or make a simple mixture of silica sand and paint. The 1970s style paneling left on your living room walls might make you wince every time you walk into the room but you don t have to either rip it. Since then i ve learned that this technique can be used to hide uneven drywall cement walls cover old paneling and even wallpaper.
I couldn t believe how fabulous my walls looked when i was finished. Texture will not adhere well to shiny wood paneling so it should be primed to accept the texture. You will be surprised at the textures that can be achieved by simply using paint.