This addresses three issues the undesirable grooves in paneling inconsistent surface and it ll add reinforcement so that.
Plaster over paneled walls.
If the paneling is pockmarked scratched up or riddled with divots it will need spackle as well.
Using 1 4 inch sheets you can cover old imperfections without adding too much additional finish work.
Use a spackling trowel to smoothly fill in the lines and create an even surface along the entire wall.
Use undiluted pre mixed joint.
Plaster can be applied right over wood paneling with the right preparation.
One of the fastest ways to cover old damaged or cracked plaster walls is to hang drywall over them.
Removing or covering over paneling option 1.
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.
Cover the flat surfaces with primer using a paint roller.
After plaster dries it hardens stone like similar to its original form as raw limestone or gypsum.
If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the.
Regular plaster takes some skill to apply but many modern earth or clay plasters make it possible for a first timer to.
Apply a thin coat of all purpose non setting drywall compound over the entire wall and scrape it flat with the drywall blade.
Plaster wall finishes generally last longer than paint jobs or wallpaper do.
Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling.
Allow the second coat to dry.
If the paneling is still visible apply a second coat of primer once the first coat completely dries.
There s nothing more annoying than trying to reattach loose paneling in a finished room.
Nailed only paneling never feels solid and may eventually loosen.
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.