[jason49855]

My entire kitchen has tongue and groove wood walls. My plan was to rip it all down and put up drywall.

I recently came across the idea of using different products to basically mud over the tongue and groove, sand it smooth, prime, and paint.

Any thoughts on this? It seems to me that there might be some issues.

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[ClarenceBauer]

What is the name of the different product?

 

[Old Thomas]

Wood expands and contracts, so I,too, am curious what the product is.

 

[jason49855]

What is the name of the different product?

I'm not sure of a particular brand. Someone was mentioning a wood filler similar to what you would use to repair cracks in a deck and someone on YouTube was even using spackle.

 

[joecaption]

Long before I'd ever do that I'd just remove that top and bottom molding and around the window and go over it with 1/4" sheet rock.
If you leave it back about 3/4 of the way of the width of the window trim some caulking on the outside edges will take care of the small gap.
It will have almost 0 effect around the outlets, just may have to get longer screws for the covers.
The right way is to kill that circuit, remove the two screws holding the outlet in, turn it 90 degs and stuff it back in the box so the sheet rock can be installed without the outlet being in the way.

 

[HotRodx10]

People spend a ton of money to have walls like that put in, and you want to tear them down or cover them up? I would love to have real wood walls, but it's out of my price range. If you want to brighten it up, maybe consider sanding it and refinishing with a clear finish or white (pickled oak) stain.

 

[mark sr]

I wouldn't trust any filler to stay in the grooves long term plus it's difficult to get a smooth painted wall doing it that way. Personally I like the T&G look but if you want it to look like drywall - use drywall!

 

[OldRix]

Paint it, still have a wood look, but would make an awesome accent wall and tone down all the brown wood look there

 

[jason49855]

Thank you all for the input, you've confirmed some of my suspicions.

As for the argument to keep the wood, I guess that it's a personal preference. This used to be a deer camp before it was remodeled and expanded into a house in the early '80s.

There is wood everywhere and I'm trying to reduce it. There's also some nice birdseye maple that I'm going to guard with my life.

 

[CLTimm]

Long before I'd ever do that I'd just remove that top and bottom molding and around the window and go over it with 1/4" sheet rock.
If you leave it back about 3/4 of the way of the width of the window trim some caulking on the outside edges will take care of the small gap.
It will have almost 0 effect around the outlets, just may have to get longer screws for the covers.
The right way is to kill that circuit, remove the two screws holding the outlet in, turn it 90 degs and stuff it back in the box so the sheet rock can be installed without the outlet being in the way.

Trying to achieve the same result in covering tongue and groove. Planning on installing drywall over existing wall, but concerned about drywall following contours. Would installing some dimension of joists be a better idea and hanging drywall on that as a separation?

 

[95025]

Thank you all for the input, you've confirmed some of my suspicions.

As for the argument to keep the wood, I guess that it's a personal preference. This used to be a deer camp before it was remodeled and expanded into a house in the early '80s.

There is wood everywhere and I'm trying to reduce it. There's also some nice birdseye maple that I'm going to guard with my life.

I'm sure you've thought of this and decided against it, but... what about just painting the tongue & groove? You might hate it, but worst case scenario is that you're out $100 and some labor.

 

[HotRodx10]

I'm still sad that people are wanting to cover up nice looking wood with drywall or paint. I understand wanting to brighten up a room, but IMHO white or pickled stain accomplishes that, while keeping the beauty of the wood.

 

[CLTimm]

I'm sure you've thought of this and decided against it, but... what about just painting the tongue & groove? You might hate it, but worst case scenario is that you're out $100 and some labor.

Yes. We did discuss it. The rest of the wall up to the cathedral ceiling is staying the wood. So drywall wainscoting and a trim piece on top will look the best. We want to keep some of the wood look. It’s just too overwhelming for the whole room to be. Whitewash painting the tongue and groove ceiling in between dark wood beams.

 

[CLTimm]

Yes. We did discuss it. The rest of the wall up to the cathedral ceiling is staying the wood. So drywall wainscoting and a trim piece on top will look the best. We want to keep some of the wood look. It’s just too overwhelming for the whole room to be. Whitewash painting the tongue and groove ceiling in between dark wood beams.

Also considered taping and mudding the part we want painted. But I’m thinking the contracting and expanding wood would eventually crack it.
Another possibility might be to RedGuard it first to have an isolation membrane. And then the drywall mud might work.

 

[CLTimm]

I'm still sad that people are wanting to cover up nice looking wood with drywall or paint. I understand wanting to brighten up a room, but IMHO white or pickled stain accomplishes that, while keeping the beauty of the wood.

Actually doing that to the ceiling in between dark wood beams. I like that look. And most of the wall is staying the wood. It’s just overwhelming with the whole room in wood.

 

[Two Knots]

I think it looks beautiful, but I can understand wanting to lighten up the look. Our entire family room is tongue and grove cedar ( we also installed it on the diagonal) After many years it darkened and after much thought we ‘white washed’ it. We diluted white paint ( a lot) and rubbed it down. Some of the wood tone shines through the paint and we’re happy with the end result. The application was also very forgiving, if it went on too heavy in spots we just rubbed it out with a wet rag. Think about it, as it is another option for you.

 

[95025]

Yes. We did discuss it. The rest of the wall up to the cathedral ceiling is staying the wood. So drywall wainscoting and a trim piece on top will look the best. We want to keep some of the wood look. It’s just too overwhelming for the whole room to be. Whitewash painting the tongue and groove ceiling in between dark wood beams.

One of the best things about home ownership is that you get to do what you want.

I hope you'll come back after you're done, and show us some pictures of the finished work!

 

[CLTimm]

I think it looks beautiful, but I can understand wanting to lighten up the look. Our entire family room is tongue and grove cedar ( we also installed it on the diagonal) After many years it darkened and after much thought we ‘white washed’ it. We diluted white paint ( a lot) and rubbed it down. Some of the wood tone shines through the paint and we’re happy with the end result. The application was also very forgiving, if it went on too heavy in spots we just rubbed it out with a wet rag. Think about it, as it is another option for you.

Thanks

One of the best things about home ownership is that you get to do what you want.

I hope you'll come back after you're done, and show us some pictures of the finished work!

i will! There is not much I found with results of a project like this, so I will add my .01 cent.

 

[Alikmcc]

Oh man, What a shame to cover that. Paint it white if anything.

 

[Alikmcc]

Oh man, What a shame that cover that. Paint it white if anything.

Of course you can do whatever you want, no one is denying that