I am a new member and this is my first post.. I have a basement with dark panelling and seek advice. I was going to see about having someone remove the panelling, and put up drywall and paint it but several men who looked at the job said that it would be easier to just paint over the panelling.... the problem is, I don't really like all the grooves between the lines..... I was wondering about using wallpaper liner and then painting over that...... or is there some other product that anyone recommends to use over panelling to cover up the grooves and smooth it out and then paint over it??? I appreciate any advice
Ive done a few nearly the way slick suggested, i found it a lot of work - i guess there is drywall or similar beneath the panelling, i would find someone to remove it and skim the surface, a good tradesman wouldnt need to do a lot of finishing, then its off to prime and paint.
... I should add that it is quite stinky when wet and curing and proper care should be taken
Some open windows and a respirator would be good
It dries super-fast though
I don't believe anyone mentioned taping the joints
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