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I love the layout, love the exterior, LOVE the location... love the house... just think they went overboard with the pine paneling... you might say "vandalizing," I say I'm "LIBERATING" this house from its relentless knotty pine.
Would you really avoid a house just because the previous owners had different taste in wall covering?
thanks for the advice, everybody.
I would not only walk away, I would regale the showing realtor with colorful and obscene observations on the questionable state of mental health and dubious ancestry of the miscreant who trashed a historical property.
Like a badly modified car, I am too old to have the patience to try to "unscrew" what's been done. Better to walk and find something in better, more original condition.
I painted one room with it; came out really nice. The other room I covered it over with sheetrock. That came out even better. In the end it was less expensive and less work. There's wallpaper made to go over surfaces like paneling. At first I wanted to refinish it, but didn't have the time (or energy) for the project.
Could you possibly just take down the knotty pine and number each piece on the back and then paint the plaster, or if there is nto plaster, drywall and paint?
I once looked at a house built in the 1960s. Tons of wood paneling. Not the cheapo sheet stuff but good-looking. If I had bought the house, I would have removed the wood paneling and stored it somewhere and just painted the wall, just like Coldjensens recommended.
Buying a house that is very cool and charming... older home in a beach community. MOST of the house (every room except for two) is covered in tongue and groove knotty pine. As an accent, it could be charming but in this case, it's pretty relentless and makes the house feel too dark.
I've read a bit about how to paint over it... clean it, seal it with Kilz primer and paint.
Anybody done this and have any special tips or concerns?
thanks!
I would hope that if there is a God he would strike you down dumb, deaf and blind for even *thinking* about painting over knotty pine. It is so charming and quaint.
I'd LOVE to have it in my house - yes *everywhere*. (Actually, I did rent a place once, a zillion years ago that had it in every single room, and I love it and swore that someday I would build a house with it).
I would hope that if there is a God he would strike you down dumb, deaf and blind for even *thinking* about painting over knotty pine. It is so charming and quaint.
I'd LOVE to have it in my house - yes *everywhere*. (Actually, I did rent a place once, a zillion years ago that had it in every single room, and I love it and swore that someday I would build a house with it).
20yrsinBranson
maybe I can remove it carefully and you can make a road trip.
I don't think knotty pine qualifies as "antique".....not even real knotty pine. It can be attractive in the right place, but a houseful of the stuff is overbearing and it has a nasty way of turning a dingy orange over time. Pine in homes that were built a couple of centuries ago was normally painted anyway because pine wasn't the most desirable wood. Painted, bleached or lime-waxed pine lends a fresh atmosphere, lightens rooms and provides a good contrast for wood furniture. Besides, if it's your house, do whatever makes you happy.
My grandparents have this finely ribbed pine paneling in a couple rooms, and I really like it. It is a deep rusty red and was installed sometime in the mid 50s.
But I have to admit it might be a bit dark throughout the house. I suspect there are folks out there that know exactly what I'm talking about, and hate the stuff But for me it is very nostalgic.
BTW, the definition of "antique" is pretty broad, basically anything from 50-100 years is usually cited. Given that "knotty pine" was pretty popular starting in the 40s, really kicking into popularity in the 50s/60s with the whole "western fad", it might juuuuust make the cut at being a real "antique"
It's just my opinion, but I like artifacts that are "period correct" throughout. I prefer the factory radio, or a period correct aftermarket radio, in a car, even though it won't play CDs, and I know I can get better sound out of something newer. Same way, don't much like a new variable scope on my pre-war Model 70 Winchesters. Even though a modern Leopold is a better sight. Same in a house, if it's well done I really prefer a 1950's house that's 1950's to the bone.
The thing is, most "upgrades" look cobbled, they never turn out as good as you imagine.
It's just my opinion, but I like artifacts that are "period correct" throughout. I prefer the factory radio, or a period correct aftermarket radio, in a car, even though it won't play CDs, and I know I can get better sound out of something newer. Same way, don't much like a new variable scope on my pre-war Model 70 Winchesters. Even though a modern Leopold is a better sight. Same in a house, if it's well done I really prefer a 1950's house that's 1950's to the bone.
The thing is, most "upgrades" look cobbled, they never turn out as good as you imagine.
Same here, although I sometimes don't mind for "essential" upgrades if they are well hidden or camouflaged so the more modern item doesn't jump out.
Al
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But for me it is very nostalgic.
