If you plan to paint the trim the same color as the wall lightly sand the adjacent wood trim on baseboards to allow the paint to adhere to it.
Painting wood paneling on the walls.
Wood paneling requires extra attention so that the walls can look their best.
Just ensure the surface is clean.
Before attempting to do anything with your wood paneling be sure to clean it.
When painting wood paneling sanding is not necessary.
Apply caulk to any.
Cover baseboards and crown molding with tape and a drop cloth or plastic sheeting.
Next proceed to lightly sand the walls using a technique aptly known as.
Do this step only if.
Clean the wall paneling with diluted tsp.
Fill any holes or cracks with wood putty using a putty knife and allow it to dry.
Once everything has been sanded go over the walls and trim with a clean damp cloth to remove any dust or particles.
Thoroughly clean the paneling with an all purpose cleaner or degreaser and a sponge.
Fill holes and grooves step 3.
When you choose to paint wood paneling in the house use high quality products and take the proper steps.
Use a prybar and gently pull it loose.
Fill and sand the wood.
Clean the wall paneling with diluted tsp.
How to paint over wood paneling step 1.
Clean the wall step 2.
Lightly sand the wood paneling.
Allow paneling to fully dry.
Remove any switch plate.
If you plan to keep the trim s color as is or paint it a shade different than your wood paneling remove it from the wall.
Caulk around the trim.