Clean the paneling with a grease cutting detergent dish washing detergent works well and rinse it then let it.
Restain wood paneling walls.
Clean the paneling first and test in an inconspicuous spot before committing to the whole room.
Make sure you always move with the wood s grain.
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If you cannot move with the wood s grain because of the nature of the paneling then sand the surface evenly.
If you have a lot of paneling to sand a drywall.
Apply the stain then wipe away any excess with a dry cloth.
Most wood paneling will have minor flaws after a period of usage.
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Sand each panel individually.
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Follow these steps to resurface plywood paneling.
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Options include shellac with wax wax alone or a finish restorer.
Vacuum up the dust.
Nicks and superficial scratches can be covered with wood stain and a cotton swab.
Start by sanding the surface with medium 120 grit sandpaper to remove the glossy finish.
Next apply an even coat of primer to give a uniform surface for the filler to stick to.
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Do not use circular motions as doing so will create uneven spots.
Shellac and wax are both easy to.
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Use the orbital sander first roughening the paneling s surface.