Using Wall Liner Over Paneling

Coat walls with an acrylic emulsion sizing or one recommended by the liner manufacturer.

Using wall liner over paneling.

Cinder blocks cracked walls paneling stucco non pasted first quality new unpasted wall liner. Let primer dry completely. In my basement renovation introduction post i outlined the countless okay you can count them five options we considered regarding our faux wood paneled walls in our basement. I would like to avoid removing the painted paneling in our living room.

Wall liner is an extra sturdy wallpaper that will cover but not hide the grooves in your paneling. Once you install liner you can hang any wall covering you prefer with success. Alternatively you can decorate wood panels with bookshelves drapes or art to minimize their appearance. We ended up going the route of paintable wallpaper and i cannot begin to tell you how pleased we are with the results.

Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller. Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it. And it s the easiest way to cover up dated wall paneling. You can either paint over your panels or hang wall liner over them.

Often this liner must be special ordered as most wall covering retailers will not carry liner in stock especially a heavy duty liner appropriate for paneling. Heavy duty wall liner smooths and covers. Use a brush to fill in any grooves. Hang wallpaper vertically over the liner according to the manufacture s instructions or our how to section.

Ideal to cover cracks rough plaster cement blocks paneling stucco and even existing wallpaper. Before painting paneling use painter s tape to mask off your mouldings windows doors and ceiling. There are 5 door ways 2 windows and a fireplace in this room. Wallpaper liner will make those old rough walls look like new again.

When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer. Aside from hiding cracks liner is also used to smooth out textured walls before hanging wallpaper. I had never heard of wall liner until i did some research on what could be done with painted paneling. Instead of spending extra time energy and money you can easily quickly and affordably apply wall liner for a beautiful smooth finish that is ready for paint or wallpaper.

Cavalier wall liner is a heavy duty non woven wall liner also known as bridging material that is paintable covers wall imperfections and textured surfaces such as brick and paneling. Each bolt has 56 sq feet and is 21 inches wide x 33 feet see more product details. For use over paneling the wider your paneling grooves the thicker the liner should be. Hang a heavy duty wallpaper liner horizontally.