Nailed only paneling never feels solid and may eventually loosen.
Plaster over paneled walls.
Allow the second coat to dry.
This process is called skim coating.
The best way to install paneling on plaster or drywall is with adhesive.
This addresses three issues the undesirable grooves in paneling inconsistent surface and it ll add reinforcement so that.
If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the.
After plaster dries it hardens stone like similar to its original form as raw limestone or gypsum.
If the paneling is still visible apply a second coat of primer once the first coat completely dries.
Removing or covering over paneling option 1.
Apply a thin coat of all purpose non setting drywall compound over the entire wall and scrape it flat with the drywall blade.
Plaster can be applied right over wood paneling with the right preparation.
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.
There s nothing more annoying than trying to reattach loose paneling in a finished room.
Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling.
Spackle should be used to fill in the lines that connect the panels together.
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.
If the paneling is pockmarked scratched up or riddled with divots it will need spackle as well.
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.