Renovate wood panel walls

My fingers haven't been so excited to type out a title for a long time. It's one thing to be done painting the paneling but it's a whole 'nother feat to get up a tutorial about it - only took me a couple of months...HA! It's a hefty one with a lot of carefully ordered steps to help you along if you've been thinking about laying a fresh coat on the wood paneling you've inherited. We are certainly happy we took on the task. The end result has us heck-yeahing and has our living room looking a…

HGTV.com shows you how to transform your existing, dated wood-paneled walls into high-style spaces.

Wondering how to paint wood paneling? Watch this VIDEO TUTORIAL to find out all you need to know about painting wood paneling.

Say goodbye to 1970's knotty pine wood paneling and give your room a fresh new start. Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer is the perfect start for your wood paneling living room makeover, like this one from SoPo Cottage. This water-based primer sticks to all surfaces without sanding, while sealing stains and tannin bleed. Your walls will thank you.

It's easy to learn how to make paneling look like drywall. Check out this step by step tutorial to easily make wood paneling look like smooth drywall! 5 Steps to make paneling look like smooth wall and an easy weekend DIY project.

If you are wondering whether you should paint the paneling in order to sell your house, these guidelines will help you create a gorgeous space.

Ever find yourself staring at your walls, feeling like your space needs something extra but not sure what? Paint can only take a room so far, and you’re craving a bit more character—something that pops without feeling over the top. That’s where wood comes in. If you’re aiming for a sleek, modern vibe or a […]

To kind of pick up on Dana’s last post, paint is such an inexpensive way to transform a space. As also a realtor, I often have to remind my clients of the wonders a can of paint can have. Take for example this foyer belonging to Liz of Decorating the Ville . By painting all the

The first option for updating wood paneling is often paint, which can immediately turn off many home improvement enthusiasts. However, there are a wide variety of ways to update outdated paneling, from wallpapering to covering with a wall liner. It first needs to be prepared before the makeover.

The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here! And by all, I mean probably a handful of you, but I’d like to think everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting for my