Texture will not adhere well to shiny wood paneling so it should be primed to accept the texture.
How to texture paneling walls.
Sand texture paint features an extra heavy bodied finish that can be used to add a gritty texture to both walls and ceilings.
Most wood is more absorbent than plaster or drywall and whether you spray on a texture or do it by hand it is likely to flake off later on.
Since then i ve learned that this technique can be used to hide uneven drywall cement walls cover old paneling and even wallpaper.
The technique that drywall finishers use to smooth an uneven wall or one that has an unwanted texture is called skim coating and it can be used to cover old wood paneling.
You can buy a premix or make a simple mixture of silica sand and paint.
Texture painting and faux finishes can help cover and transform not so perfect walls.
If you think there is any special trick to textured paint rest assured.
How to use paint texture to cover wall paneling.
While you can purchase paint pre mixed with sand you can best control the amount of texture by using a silica sand additive in regular paint.
I couldn t believe how fabulous my walls looked when i was finished.
Apply your primer and let it dry for the recommended time before texturing.