In a room with wood-paneled walls—particularly if that wood is a veneer—your instinct may be to start fresh, either by tearing out the paneling or by concealing it behind drywall. Both of ...

Fortunately, when you're ready to take your home out of the '70s, painting wood paneling can be a low-cost DIY update. We'll show you—in seven beginner-level steps—how to give wood paneling a ...

A. To transform the rooms most economically, just paint the paneling without plugging all the gaps. Clean the surface with water (plus a little household detergent if the wood seems oily or is ...

Step 1: Clean the paneling with diluted TSP. Dust, dirt, and oily fingerprints can prevent paint from adhering to wood ...

Even left unpainted, fake wood paneling can have a campy appeal, Sherman said, recalling the Calvin Klein ads from the 1990s that used it as a backdrop. But buyers who want that look, he added ...

Step 1: Clean the paneling with diluted TSP. Dust, dirt, and oily fingerprints can prevent paint from adhering to wood paneling, so your first task is to thoroughly wash the wood-paneled walls ...

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