How To Texture Paneling Walls

The technique that drywall finishers use to smooth an uneven wall or one that has an unwanted texture is called skim coating and it can be used to cover old wood paneling.

How to texture paneling walls.

How to use paint texture to cover wall paneling. Texture painting and faux finishes can help cover and transform not so perfect walls. Most wood is more absorbent than plaster or drywall and whether you spray on a texture or do it by hand it is likely to flake off later on. While you can purchase paint pre mixed with sand you can best control the amount of texture by using a silica sand additive in regular paint.

Since then i ve learned that this technique can be used to hide uneven drywall cement walls cover old paneling and even wallpaper. Sand texture paint features an extra heavy bodied finish that can be used to add a gritty texture to both walls and ceilings. The 1970s style paneling left on your living room walls might make you wince every time you walk into the room but you don t have to either rip it. You can buy a premix or make a simple mixture of silica sand and paint.

Texture will not adhere well to shiny wood paneling so it should be primed to accept the texture. I couldn t believe how fabulous my walls looked when i was finished. You will be surprised at the textures that can be achieved by simply using paint.