Painting over tongue groove paneling.
Painting knotty pine tongue and groove paneling.
Since most knotty pine installations on walls and ceilings are invariably varnished over the years this tends to yellow with age and knotty pine becomes more of an eyesore than a feature.
Tongue and groove paneling consists of sections of wood held together by a locking mechanism.
As you know from my ramblings post a few weeks ago i had three makeover projects underway at the 70 s landing pad the mudroom laundry room the guest room and the guest bathroom.
Paneling for walls and ceilings flooring cabinets and furniture.
Knotty pine or tongue and groove panelling can look amazing in a rustic home.
Traditional knotty pine is characterized by warm yellow to orange colors.
But it can also overpower a small space making it feel dark and claustrophobic.
Before you paint over it or tear it out try these knotty pine walls decorating ideas it just might make you love that paneling after all.
Knotty pine paneling is an inexpensive material that works great for creating a rustic log cabin feel.
Most wood species need at least one coat of primer before painting to seal the pores ensure even coverage and encourage long wear.
If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.
If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it.
The wood is often stained and varnished.
Knotty pine is used anywhere wood appears as a decor element.