Plaster Over Paneled Walls
Cover the flat surfaces with primer using a paint roller.
Plaster over paneled walls. Spackle should be used to fill in the lines that connect the panels together. 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. Use undiluted pre mixed joint. Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling.
One of the fastest ways to cover old damaged or cracked plaster walls is to hang drywall over them. After plaster dries it hardens stone like similar to its original form as raw limestone or gypsum. Apply a thin coat of all purpose non setting drywall compound over the entire wall and scrape it flat with the drywall blade. I m surprised no one recommend a fiberglass mesh backer to plaster over.
As long as the wall surfaces are flat and solid you should have no problem installing paneling over them. Regular plaster takes some skill to apply but many modern earth or clay plasters make it possible for a first timer to. If the paneling is still visible apply a second coat of primer once the first coat completely dries. If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the.
This process is called skim coating. The best way to install paneling on plaster or drywall is with adhesive. Use a spackling trowel to smoothly fill in the lines and create an even surface along the entire wall. Allow the second coat to dry.
This addresses three issues the undesirable grooves in paneling inconsistent surface and it ll add reinforcement so that. Using 1 4 inch sheets you can cover old imperfections without adding too much additional finish work. Removing or covering over paneling option 1. Plaster can be applied right over wood paneling with the right preparation.
Nailed only paneling never feels solid and may eventually loosen.