My husband and I are trying to figure out what to do with our den walls. When we moved in it was partially paneled and partially wallpapered (i.e. 2 1/2 paneled walls, 1 1/2 wallpapered walls), an interesting design choice to say the least. Our first thought was to remove the wallpaper and just paint the 1 1/2 walls, and leave the paneling, because we had heard how difficult it is to paint. Then, a friend encouraged me to paint the walls and paneling, saying how dated the paneling looked, and how dark it makes the room. Last night we were talking and I said, "Why don't we finish paneling the room, and paint the whole thing. My husband doubts that we're going to be able to find paneling to match the probably 60's or 70's style paneling up there. The wood slats on the paneling are 3 different widths. My quick check on Home Depot and Lowe's websites found only paneling with uniform slats. My question is, what would you do:
1) Paint just the exposed wall and leave the paneling.
2. Paint the exposed wall and paneling as is.
3.) Try to find old paneling that matches the old kind and then paint the whole room. (If this is your choice, where would you find old paneling? Also, do you use oil-based primer to paint over paneling?
If any one has any other suggestions, please feel free. (Tear off all the paneling? Is that just ridiculous??
Thanks so much for any suggestions. We're newbies!
1) Paint just the exposed wall and leave the paneling.
2. Paint the exposed wall and paneling as is.
3.) Try to find old paneling that matches the old kind and then paint the whole room. (If this is your choice, where would you find old paneling? Also, do you use oil-based primer to paint over paneling?
If any one has any other suggestions, please feel free. (Tear off all the paneling? Is that just ridiculous??
Thanks so much for any suggestions. We're newbies!