Restain Wood Paneling Walls

Sand the paneling with 120 grit sandpaper or a sanding sponge.

Restain wood paneling walls.

Follow these steps to resurface plywood paneling. Start by sanding the surface with medium 120 grit sandpaper to remove the glossy finish. If you cannot move with the wood s grain because of the nature of the paneling then sand the surface evenly. Options include shellac with wax wax alone or a finish restorer.

Nicks and superficial scratches can be covered with wood stain and a cotton swab. Make sure you always move with the wood s grain. I m sharing how to restain wood without stripping today. Next apply an even coat of primer to give a uniform surface for the filler to stick to.

Sand each panel individually. Do not use circular motions as doing so will create uneven spots. 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.

Use the orbital sander first roughening the paneling s surface. If you have a lot of paneling to sand a drywall. Clean the paneling first and test in an inconspicuous spot before committing to the whole room. How to stain fake wood paneling step 1.

Vacuum up the dust. But sadly did not get it finished. Clean the paneling with a grease cutting detergent dish washing detergent works well and rinse it then let it. I use a simple product and a simple process to do this.

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