This addresses three issues the undesirable grooves in paneling inconsistent surface and it ll add reinforcement so that.
Plaster over paneled walls.
Spackle should be used to fill in the lines that connect the panels together.
Allow the second coat to dry.
I m surprised no one recommend a fiberglass mesh backer to plaster over.
Nailed only paneling never feels solid and may eventually loosen.
There s nothing more annoying than trying to reattach loose paneling in a finished room.
Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling.
This process is called skim coating.
As long as the wall surfaces are flat and solid you should have no problem installing paneling over them.
Plaster wall finishes generally last longer than paint jobs or wallpaper do.
Plaster in a roll is a one step wall finish that covers concrete block old plaster existing paneling and more faster plaster is a paintable wall covering which covers paneling ceramic tile.
Cover the flat surfaces with primer using a paint roller.
Removing or covering over paneling option 1.
Use undiluted pre mixed joint.
If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the.
If the paneling is still visible apply a second coat of primer once the first coat completely dries.
One of the fastest ways to cover old damaged or cracked plaster walls is to hang drywall over them.
Regular plaster takes some skill to apply but many modern earth or clay plasters make it possible for a first timer to.
After plaster dries it hardens stone like similar to its original form as raw limestone or gypsum.
Use a spackling trowel to smoothly fill in the lines and create an even surface along the entire wall.
The best way to install paneling on plaster or drywall is with adhesive.
If the paneling is pockmarked scratched up or riddled with divots it will need spackle as well.