How to Paint Wood Paneling | Ask This Old House

In this video, Ask This Old House master painter Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor a universal approach to painting wood paneling. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Next, expert painter Mauro Henrique teaches Kevin all about painting wood paneling. When Kevin asks if folks are right to be nervous about painting wood paneling, Mauro explains that it's possible, and although it might not be the traditional take on paneling, it's up to the homeowner. Then, the two set out to roughen the surface of a panel wall with a bit of sandpaper. Skill: ⅖ Cost: Varies based on room, but generally under $100 Estimated Time: Varies based on room, allow for 1 to 2 hours drying time Shopping list: Primer [https://amzn.to/3CkQxdF] Paint [https://bit.ly/3Ejg9bm] Tools: Sanding block [https://amzn.to/3EpEY5k] Paintbrush [https://amzn.to/3BiQopJ] Paint roller with sleeve [https://amzn.to/3nwFQOZ] Paint tray [https://amzn.to/3nwFQOZ] Paint cut bucket [https://amzn.to/3mjoPbs] Steps for painting wood paneling 1. With 220-grit sandpaper on a sanding block, roughen the surface of the paneling. Be sure to lightly scuff the profile of any moldings. 2. Pour a bit of primer into a paint tray or cut bucket. Dip the brush into the primer and cut in, starting at the top and working downward. Brush primer into the cracks and crevices of the moldings, beadboard, or anywhere else a roller won’t reach. 3. Load the roller sleeve with primer and roll it over the surface. Be sure to watch for drips and runs, taking care to even them out with the brush or roller. Allow the primer to dry for one hour (this is a good time to clean the brushes, rollers, and paint tray). 4. After the primer is dry, pour some paint into the paint tray. Using a similar method as before, start by cutting in with the brush. Brush paint into the cracks and crevices, moldings, and other areas where a roller won’t reach. 5. Before the brushed areas dry, load the roller with paint and coat the surface. Be sure to watch for drips and runs, evening them out with the roller or brush as they appear. 6. Allow the paint to dry for around 2 hours (may vary, depending on the conditions) before applying a second coat. Where to find it? To prep the wood paneling, Mauro used a sanding block with 220 grit sandpaper, which can be found at home centers. To prime the wood, Mauro used Zinsser BullsEye 1-2-3 Interior/Exterior Water-Based Gray Primer [https://amzn.to/3CkQxdF], which is manufactured by Rust-Oleum [https://ift.tt/2pexNYn]. Mauro likes to use the gray primer instead of white when he’s painting with darker colors. For paint, Mauro chose Benjamin Moore Acrylic Interior Paint [https://ift.tt/2fofoq8] in the color “Crisp Romaine [https://bit.ly/3Ejg9bm]” Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/3jclZ3N About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. Ask This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG How to Paint Wood Paneling | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/