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wallpaper over paneling |
Perk up a dark and dowdy paneled wall with a fresh
wallpaper cover up.
Try using Brewster's Paintable Wallpaper, it may
be left unpainted for a clean fresh look, or painted a solid
color for drama. Apply additional highlight colors to raised
design for a multi-toned effect.
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- If the grooves in your paneling are 1/4 inch deep or
more, hide them by filling them with caulk. Wipe away the
overflow of caulk by running a putty knife along the groove.
- Once caulk is dry, prime the paneling with a stain-blocking
latex primer. Let dry completely. Coat walls with an acrylic-emulsion
sizing or one recommended by the liner manufacturer. Sizing
creates a rough surface to help the liner adhere.
- A heavy-duty wallpaper liner, available where wallpaper
is sold, is the secret to the project's success. Hang the
liner horizontally. This ensures that the seams of the liner
and the decorative wallpaper won't align.
- Hang pre-pasted paintable wallpaper vertically over the
liner according to manufactures instructions. Soak for 5
seconds in water tray and rest for 10 minutes.
- When paper is completely dry it can be painted with 2
coats of latex paint.
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