As long as your panels are in decent condition you can save yourself the effort of tearing them down.
Contact paper to cover wood paneling.
Smooth the paper to the wall with a dry brush or dry towel.
Wood paneling is just one of many finishes you can use on the walls of a home.
Wet the back of the paper after cutting apply on the wall as before.
Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling making sure to nail or screw the drywall into the wall studs.
Align to first strip.
Wood paneling was once a popular wall covering for homes.
Prime it first with kilz and then paint.
While the installation will last many years there are times when you might find it necessary to cover the paneling.
Repositionable contact paper would probably work but i am not sure how much it would cost because not sure how much you need.
Paint them instead or paper over them with a sturdy wall liner.
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It will update and brighten the walls instantly.
After the wall covering is hung paint it in a color choice that will enhance and renew the decor.
Work slowly from one corner of the strip to the other smoothing and pushing the contact paper to avoid wrinkles and air bubbles.
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Press the exposed adhesive 1 4 inch section of the contact paper against the surface you wish to cover using the fingertips of one hand.
Wood paneling can make a room feel a little chaotic not to mention dark musty and reminiscent of the 70s but it can also be seriously stylish when done right.
Use a semi gloss.
The lines on the paneling will show through.
Next tape and fill.
With the other hand pull the rest of the 1 4 inch section of paper taut.
The raised pattern and texture makes it a great cover up for old wood paneling.
You would be better off painting the paneling.
Smooth trapped air bubbles to edge of paper to escape.
Set the strip of paper adhesive toward the wall working from top to bottom aligning vertically.