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We had a house built in 1965 that had paneling over studs. DH had to put drywall up after insulating. Such a shock. We thought there would be drywall under the higher end paneling we were pulling out.
All of the suggestions will work. I'd want to know if there was or was not drywall under the paneling. If builders put up paneling, then I imagine there is no drywall. If homeowner put it up, I imagine there is drywall. If there is no drywall, I'd want to put it in after re insulating for energy efficiency.
If there is drywall under the paneling, then pull it down, paint over it or put that paper lining stuff over, and paint or paper over. I've seen pics of painted paneling that look fine to me. I'd be tempted to just do that. But talk to a paint pro at a local paint store for directions. I imagine you have to treat the paneling in some fashion to get paint to stick.
Panelling used to be a cheap alternative to dry wall. We removed ours and were glad we did, behind was practically no insulation and some really terrible wiring along with a rather impressive squirrel infestation. With this in mind I wouldn't take the chance and remove it and drywall.
oh should mention that the previous owners had mentioned some astronomical heating bills, with all new insulation and drywall ours are very affordable.
I think painted-over paneling is beautiful in its own right. The wood plank look adds textural interest to the walls. But if you prefer smooth walls, then removal is the only way to go. Wallpaper isn't rigid and will sink into the grooves.
I agree with this - I personally love the look of painted paneling with the interesting texture it has.
I think painted-over paneling is beautiful in its own right. The wood plank look adds textural interest to the walls. But if you prefer smooth walls, then removal is the only way to go. Wallpaper isn't rigid and will sink into the grooves.
It also depends on the condition of the paneling... Also note that paneling just sucks up paint. In my old house we painted paneling and went through 2x as much paint. Weird.
It also depends on the condition of the paneling... Also note that paneling just sucks up paint. In my old house we painted paneling and went through 2x as much paint. Weird.
If it's solid wood, you leave it alone and enjoy it.
I don't think there is very much solid wood paneling anywhere, unless it is really old. The paneling I am familiar with is about 1/4" of wood over masonite or some other substrate. Wood is scarce and expensive now.
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