Using Wall Liner Over Paneling

I did one layer horizontal and then a vertical layer my chalkboard wall is amazing.

Using wall liner over paneling.

Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller. Wall liner is basically wallpaper but it s much thicker and paintable. Wall liner also sometimes referred to as paper wall liner lining paper and wallliner is a thick paper that s is designed to cover flaws in walls. Hang wallpaper vertically over the liner according to the manufacture s instructions or our how to section.

You can either paint over your panels or hang wall liner over them. I used this wallpaper liner for two projects. I would like to avoid removing the painted paneling in our living room. I ve seen situations where severe cracks telegraphed through it so patching wide or loose cracks beforehand is a good idea.

For use over paneling the wider your paneling grooves the thicker the liner should be. Aside from hiding cracks liner is also used to smooth out textured walls. Some versions are smooth. Coat walls with an acrylic emulsion sizing or one recommended by the liner manufacturer.

Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it. There are 5 door ways 2 windows and a fireplace in this room. Before painting paneling use painter s tape to mask off your mouldings windows doors and ceiling. Cavalier wall liner is a.

Why choose wall liner. Often this liner must be special ordered as most wall covering retailers will not carry liner in stock especially a heavy duty liner appropriate for paneling. I had never heard of wall liner until i did some research on what could be done with painted paneling. For the 2nd project i am covering wood paneling and doing the same layering technique.

On the first i covered a prominant orange peel textured wall to turn in into a chalkboard wall. A large amount of homes have old wood paneling as wallcovering. Once you install liner you can hang any wall covering you prefer with success. In my basement renovation introduction post i outlined the countless okay you can count them five options we considered regarding our faux wood paneled walls in our basement.

I would like to use wall liner to cover the paneling and then paint the liner. Wall liner is an extra sturdy wallpaper that will cover but not hide the grooves in your paneling. Wall liners there are wall liners that are specifically made to be applied over imperfect walls and paneling in order to have a smooth surface to paint or wall cover. P s we bought our paintable wallpaper from amazon here.

Alternatively you can decorate wood panels with bookshelves drapes or art to minimize their appearance. Some have a textured or patterned surface. We ended up going the route of paintable wallpaper and i cannot begin to tell you how pleased we are with the results. Wallpaper liners application is so simple and easy and is done in a similar way as regular wallpaper.

If using paintable wallpaper wait until the paper is completely dry before painting.