Removing paneling can be a time consuming and costly so many homeowners opt to drywall over the paneling.
Sheetrock over paneling walls.
I sometimes find myself installing small drywall projects for past customers.
I am so happy with the results that i decided to share my tutorial on how to paint paneling aka how to fill in the grooves.
For another the drywall was fairly easy for a diy duo to install in a single weekend as opposed to just tearing everything out first which would have taken up the entire weekend in that alone i.
For one the paneling wasn t in terrible shape my parents had previously patched caulked primed and painted a number of times in the last 20 years to make it work but have since given up.
Pry them off carefully.
Panels from georgia pacific or weyerhauser that seemed ubiquitous in most homes from 1960 to 1976.
Installing paneling over existing drywall is a fairly straightforward process.
Some of the wood trim may be finger.
Even still this is a great option if you need a drywall alternative.
Today as these older homes are remodeled the paneling is removed or covered.
During that period these wall panels seemed to be present as the inner skin of every den every basement romper room every rec room.
Plastic paneling is very easy to install making it an easy drywall alternative to recommend.
As with most building projects proper planning and preparation will make it easier for you to get professional looking results.
If you still want to add drywall over the paneling you will first have to remove all the window and door trim and the baseboards.
The whole area is about 4 x 12 and 8 tall.
For many people wood wall paneling carries uncomfortable associations.
Currently has a thin paneling installed on walls and ceiling.
You can put them right over the studs so it s really convenient overall.
Putting drywall over thin wood paneling may cause the new wall to jut beyond door and window jambs.
Should i remove the paneling before hanging drywall.
You can simply screw most plastic paneling into place and you will be able to cover up walls directly.
If you still want drywall adjustments to the jambs should be made after the drywall is installed.
This customer wishes to have drywall in the breezeway between her house and garage.
Consider alternatives such as painting wood paneling or filling in the seams with spackle.