Paneling walls makeover diy

Are you a little embarrassed by a room or two in your home? You know the one. The one with the old wood paneling. Don't be ashamed, let me fix that old 70's style and modernize your home by showing you how to paint wall paneling so it actually looks good!

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.

DIY board and batten walls

Wood paneling and tile and fluorescent lights, oh my! Heather’s basement was lacking a cozy charm and full of standard issue basement problems (we’re talking about you, mold) so she flexed some serious DIY muscle and turned the space into a warm, family friendly hang out. From Heather: This basement remodel was a heavy lift. We started out with a linoleum and wood paneled jungle, complete with mold, mice, mildew, and hardly a beam of natural light as far as the eye could see.

Learn how to turn paneled walls into smooth walls. This tutorial shows how to fill in the grooves in paneling.

Creative living room update on a budget. Quick living room upgrade you can do for cheap. #livingroom #makeover #diy

From old, outdated paneling to updated, beautiful board and batten! Check out this tutorial on how to transform paneling into board and batten.

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 However, there are a wide variety of ways to update outdated paneling, from wallpapering to covering with a wall liner.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.

Install half-wall paneling, aka wainscoting, to add architectural detail and a layer of protection to any room. Check out some of our favorite styles.