Redo Wood Paneling Bathroom Walls

Wood paneling can make a room feel a little chaotic not to mention dark musty and reminiscent of the 70s but it can also be seriously stylish when done right.

Redo wood paneling bathroom walls.

Assess the wall behind the old paneling. See more ideas about paneling remodel wood paneling remodel wood paneling. If drywall is already in place the room is ready for paint paper or other wall treatment. To give solid wood paneling a new look either lightly sand and paint the wood or remove the boards and replace with drywall.

Afterward sand prime and paint the wood whatever. If you opt for beadboard she suggests. If the paneling is knotty pine be sure to use a stain blocking oil or shellac based primer to help prevent the resin in the wood from bleeding through the paint. Bruntz in nebraska used tile in this national kitchen bath association winning bathroom but also suggests using beadboard.

Tile or wood paneling which can be cheaper gives any bathroom a certain finished style. If you re left with open wood framing you can install drywall.