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Hassin Bin Sober

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Reply to Crutchez_CuiBono (Reply #27)

Tue Oct 23, 2018, 10:10 PM

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Anyone with experience and tips on painting paneling? [View all] Siwsan Oct 2018 OP

is it wide paneling or perhaps a narrow wainscotting? LuvLoogie Oct 2018 #1

A shot from the kitchen Siwsan Oct 2018 #6

Have the floors done by someone who does it for a living. LuvLoogie Oct 2018 #2

The floors were carpeted before they moved in Siwsan Oct 2018 #9

Floors BlueTexasMan Oct 2018 #21

Roll on a good coat of Kilz 2 with a 3/8" nap roller. ZZenith Oct 2018 #3

I bought some TSP for washing down the paneling. Siwsan Oct 2018 #10

Sanding is a very good idea. Rincewind Oct 2018 #22

I strongly suspect that the paneling was GLUED to the wall. Siwsan Oct 2018 #23

That sounds like the way to go. I painted over paneling before with good quality paint brush Oct 2018 #31

Remove all the hanging stuff DUgosh Oct 2018 #4

I'm going with sandy and very light Terra Cotta shades for the kitchen Siwsan Oct 2018 #7

Typical panelling will warp when wet. tazkcmo Oct 2018 #5

I figured I'd have to do a super coat of primer Siwsan Oct 2018 #8

Good luck. tazkcmo Oct 2018 #11

I've done this ... GeorgeGist Oct 2018 #12

Remove a light switch cover or electric receptacle cover... ret5hd Oct 2018 #13

I just painted mine... 2 coats of Kilz and 2 coats of paint, but mine was much Luciferous Oct 2018 #14

From a former flooring contractor, do the floors first! Sedona Oct 2018 #15

I'll just be removing carpeting Siwsan Oct 2018 #18

Be warned lots of cheap paneling gibraltar72 Oct 2018 #16

I've painted plenty of paneling & varnished surfaces (doors) for customers. CaptainTruth Oct 2018 #17

I just discovered Zinzer BIN and absolutely LOVE it! Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2018 #20

LOL ,ya ,Bin Sober nailed it ! Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2018 #24

I'm using a brush right now. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2018 #25

Cool house! Love the brick and wood! Crutchez_CuiBono Oct 2018 #27

Thanks! Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2018 #36

Like the pics ! Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2018 #34

Yeah I ripped out all the old painted trim when I bought this place. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2018 #35

I know just what you mean ! Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2018 #37

You definatly need the shellac based primer. calikid Oct 2018 #19

I am closing on one house I have owned for 11 years. Guppy Oct 2018 #26

Why would you destroy beautiful paneling :) Freddie Oct 2018 #28

We call the den the Cave, because of the dark paneling Siwsan Oct 2018 #29

Just kidding about "beautiful paneling" Freddie Oct 2018 #32

My Dad paneled our basement Siwsan Oct 2018 #33

You are selling a house. Guppy Oct 2018 #30