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I've painted a TON of paneling from that era. First of all, make sure the walls are very clean and dry. Tape of the edges where you don't want the primer and paint to hit the other walls/ceiling, etc. Do one last wipe down of the wall and then you are ready. Choose a primer close to the color of what your paint color is. This will make fewer coats of paint necessary and create a deeper richer paint color. Let the primer dry and then you can paint your chosen paint. Remember that paint will dry a darker shade then the initial impression it gives as it goes on the wall.  After the paint dries, carefully remove the bordering painters tape. I used just the primers from Wal-mart and Lowes respectively. I saw no real difference in performance, but others with more experience might have a different opinion. |
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E-how suggests this: quote: * STEP 1: Fill any gouges, mail holes or cracks with wood putty of the same color as the paneling. If you have the grooved wood paneling, you may want to fill it in with joint compound.
* STEP 2: Sand the filled areas smooth. You will also want to go over the entire surface with fine sandpaper on a sanding block. This will help the primer stick.
* STEP 3: Use an all-purpose household cleaner and a sponge to clean the paneling. Wipe everything down and don't be afraid to scrub.
* STEP 4: Apply a top-quality, stain-blocking alkyd primer. This will keep the paint's color true and prevent paneling's color from bleeding through.
* STEP 5: Choose the best acrylic latex paint you can afford. Acrylic latex dries quickly and remains flexible, cutting down on peeling and chipping.
* STEP 6: Apply two coats of paint when the primer is dry.
Tips & Warnings
* Prepare the surface carefully. Paint won't stick to dirty, dusty or oily paneling.
* Flat paints are harder to clean; semi-glosses and glosses are more likely to show touch-ups.
* Paint will cover better if you have the primer tinted the same color.
* Always use the same brand of primer and paint.
Overall Things You'll Need
* Buckets
* Drywall Joint Compound
* House Paints
* Sandpaper
* Putty Knives
* Brushes
* Sponges
* Wood Putty
* All-purpose Cleaners
* Sanding Blocks
Sherwinn Williams has high quality paints and primers. Their knowledgeable sales people are very helpful. |
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I used a product called Kilz Primer on my Z-brick monstrosity wall as well as paneling with great success. This eliminated any running of underlying dyes, etc. I would think Ami or David might be able to give more specific information, though. |
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