Whether you want the look of painted drywall.
How to cover up wall paneling.
If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the wall surface you may be able to remove the paneling and rehab the old wall surface using drywall joint compound.
A common way to split walls in homes that prefer the rustic look is to use recovered or new sheet metal to cover a lower or upper half of a wood panel wall.
This will create geometric dimension and can easily dress up lackluster areas.
There are several methods to cover up the vinyl without tearing it out or replacing it entirely.
Use a semi gloss.
After it has been sanded apply primer and paint the paneling for a fresh new look.
For tips from our contractor reviewer on how to cover paneling with a wall liner read on.
The raised pattern and texture makes it a great cover up for old wood paneling.
Give your walls extra style in the kitchen by color blocking wood paneling and then added a tile backsplash over it.
If the paneling is in good condition clean it with mild dish soap and water and then sand it with a medium grit sandpaper.
Vinyl wall paneling can look dated in a modern home.