Restain Wood Paneling Walls

Most wood paneling will have minor flaws after a period of usage.

Restain wood paneling walls.

If you cannot move with the wood s grain because of the nature of the paneling then sand the surface evenly. I had planned to share a brand new old piece of furniture that i am giving a makeover to today. Make sure you always move with the wood s grain. How to stain fake wood paneling step 1.

Options include shellac with wax wax alone or a finish restorer. Follow these steps to resurface plywood paneling. Nicks and superficial scratches can be covered with wood stain and a cotton swab. I ve got a super simple little diy for you guys today.

Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow. Apply the stain then wipe away any excess with a dry cloth. But sadly did not get it finished. Shellac and wax are both easy to.

I use a simple product and a simple process to do this. Sand each panel individually. Use the orbital sander first roughening the paneling s surface. If you have a lot of paneling to sand a drywall.

Sand the paneling with 120 grit sandpaper or a sanding sponge. Vacuum up the dust. Do not use circular motions as doing so will create uneven spots. Start by sanding the surface with medium 120 grit sandpaper to remove the glossy finish.

Clean the paneling first and test in an inconspicuous spot before committing to the whole room. Hey hey beautiful friends.