Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller.
Painting cedar paneled walls.
Sand the surface optional 5.
Wrap the furniture with newspapers drop cloth or plastic.
Paint it on just like a normal wall masking off the ceiling trim and baseboards.
Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it.
Wait until the wall is completely dry before attempting to apply primer.
How to paint over wood paneling.
To check sand a small area on the wall.
Cedar is porous wood with a straight grain so finishes soak in evenly and cover well.
Cut in the edges with a brush and roll on the primer using a 3 8 inch roller cover.
Clean the wall paneling with diluted tsp.
A deep slate gray paint is strategically placed on paneling which acts as a nice border around the brighter painted portions of the wall.
When you re ready to start painting make sure that your paneling is made of solid wood.
Make sure you cover the area which you don t intend to cover on.
If you want to apply a penetrating oil or clear varnish to pre finished cedar sand off the old finish with.
Allow to dry completely at least 24 hours.
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While gray toned wood walls are definitely a modern way to go pairing cedar tone plank walls with gray flooring can work beautifully too.
Ready your work area.
When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer.
If the cedar is rough and or rustic go a bit more sleek on the floor with smooth satin or matte finish slate or porcelain.
Before painting paneling use painter s tape to mask off your mouldings windows doors and ceiling.
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It takes the emphasis off the ridges while also creating.
Apply at least two thin coats of paint.
Vinyl coatings come off quickly revealing the pressboard underneath.
Use a brush to fill in any grooves.
Apply an alkyd based primer with a paint roller.
If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish you ll need to take extra care when painting them.
Some paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood.
Apply two thin coats of stain blocking primer.
Remove traces of soap by wiping the planks with a damp clean rag.
Lightly sand the wood surface.
Remove dust and dirt from your cedar plank walls with soapy water and a rag.
Prime the paneling with a stain blocking primer.