Hanging Wall Paper Over Panneling

The first contractor essentially laughed at our suggestion via email saying that that wallpapering over paneling would not work.

Hanging wall paper over panneling.

Trim to fit step 5. Your local supplier sells wallpaper that is made for this purpose. For the 2nd project i am covering wood paneling and doing the same layering technique. I did one layer horizontal and then a vertical layer my chalkboard wall is amazing.

The lumber should stick out 1 32 inch past the drywall. Best wallpaper for wood paneling. Buy wallpaper that will cover well. Clean cobwebs and dust with a damp not wet sponge.

Adhesive picture frame strips come in two parts. I used this wallpaper liner for two projects. Screw or nail these pieces of wood in place. Cut openings step 6.

Once all of the drywall is in place add wood pieces to the window and door jambs. Let primer dry completely. Apply adhesive step 7. Starting at the bottom of the wall install sheets of drywall over the paneling and screw it into place with screws along the studs.

Once caulk is dry prime the paneling with a stain blocking latex primer. The second contractor at least stopped by to provide an estimate. Wipe away the overflow of caulk by running a putty knife along the groove. On the first i covered a prominant orange peel textured wall to turn in into a chalkboard wall.

Wallpapering over wood paneling is possible although you have to prepare the paneling properly to ensure the wallpaper sticks and that you don t punch holes in the paper in the spaces where the grooves are. Do not use wax or oil based cleaners or. Carefully remove any edge trim so that it. This is probably really great news considering how difficult it can be to remove the paneling.