How To Cover Up Wall Paneling

There are several methods to cover up the vinyl without tearing it out or replacing it entirely.

How to cover up wall paneling.

The raised pattern and texture makes it a great cover up for old wood paneling. A common way to split walls in homes that prefer the rustic look is to use recovered or new sheet metal to cover a lower or upper half of a wood panel wall. After the wall covering is hung paint it in a color choice that will enhance and renew the decor. Vinyl wall paneling can look dated in a modern home.

Give your walls extra style in the kitchen by color blocking wood paneling and then added a tile backsplash over it. Use a semi gloss. If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the wall surface you may be able to remove the paneling and rehab the old wall surface using drywall joint compound. If the paneling is in good condition clean it with mild dish soap and water and then sand it with a medium grit sandpaper.

This will create geometric dimension and can easily dress up lackluster areas. Cover the entire wall with sheet metal. Whether you want the look of painted drywall.