Painting over the paneling is also a possibility.
Whitewash faux wood paneling.
The current trend of rustic sweet feminine details will fit this technique very well.
Whitewashing is a technique that makes surfaces appear aged and weathered as if an old coat of white paint has mostly washed off over the years leaving behind a.
Since paneling tends to be smooth creating a rougher surface can go a long way towards helping the paint to stick.
How to make faux whitewash.
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Like many designs and styles from the 70s fake wood paneling s popularity did not last leaving many homeowners stuck with a wall or surface that looks like a poor combination of wood and plastic.
Removing fake wood panels can be tedious and expensive.
However you can experiment.
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Whitewashing used to include the use of caustic lime to corrode the top layer of wood giving it a rustic chalky appearance.
Your wood has to be unfinished to achieve this natural whitewashed look.
Whitewash wood paneling is a simple and easy way to makeover your house you can do this way with a very affordable budget and turn your house wall into something pretty and lovely.
If the paneling is stained but not sealed then the stain may discolor your white paint and look terrible.
Using a whitewashing technique can brighten and update a room with very little money and much less effort than removing the unwanted dark wood.
Removing the paneling is an option if you are prepared to deal with whatever you may find behind the paneling.
Faux or fake wood paneling was a very popular wall design in the 1970s.
Can i whitewash paneling that has previously been finished lacquered urethaned or stained or sealed.
To whitewash wood or faux wood paneled walls you should begin by sanding the surface.
You can even whitewash faux wood if you do the proper amount of preparation.