Painting Fake Wood Wall Panels

Faux finish wall paint step 1.

Painting fake wood wall panels.

For wood paneling or furniture water based paint works best and can be applied with a brush. I have had success with both bin shellac based primer and kilz oil based primer but keep your child well away or you will have a huge mess. Unlike true tongue and groove wood paneling imitation panels usually are large sheets approximately 1 16 inch thick. Paint the faux wood product with a paint brush or paint sponge.

The keys to a smooth painted finish on imitation paneling are to clean the. For bricks use a latex paint mixture applied with a spray bottle in order to see the best results. I painted most of my fake wood paneling antique white which is white with a little burnt umber type color in it. Clean the wall step 2.

Clean the panels thoroughly with a soap and water. Prepare the panels for painting. It really made a huge difference. The key is to clean well if needed prime and then paint.

How to paint over fake wood panels step 1. A dish detergent works fine in most cases although you may. White washing panelled walls. Most panels have glossy finishes so you will need to use sandpaper to lightly.

Going to try this with the paneling on my enclosed porch.