SMOOTHING OUT PANELED WALLS?

[SEAN MALTAIS]

I have an idea as to how I can smooth out my 1970’s wood paneled den. Do you think I could just use joint compound to fill in those grooves and sand the walls smooth so I can paint over them?

[LJ in TX]

GO FOR IT

[BobB]

Sean, Yes that will work, been there and done that on walls in basement. Figure on minimum three coats, starting with narrow knife, and using wider one each step. Also if you plan to use a texture ( sand ) paint, it will give a rough surface that tends to hide any ripples in the paneling. We went with a stucco, knock down style finish.
Good Luck,
BobB

[BillOH]

You will probably want to tape over the joints in the panels, much like you would with drywall if you are going for that totally smooth look. I’d suggest the fiberglass tape rather than the paper since the panels will have some movement. Good luck.

[carla chiesa]

i am new to all of this but my entire house is paneled… old home..

how do i paint the panaled walls. they have groves and lines in them.how do i make that look smooth??

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