Press the exposed adhesive 1 4 inch section of the contact paper against the surface you wish to cover using the fingertips of one hand.
Contact paper to cover wood paneling.
Next tape and fill.
Do not set any wrinkles.
With the other hand pull the rest of the 1 4 inch section of paper taut.
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.
Paint them instead or paper over them with a sturdy wall liner.
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It will update and brighten the walls instantly.
Smooth the paper to the wall with a dry brush or dry towel.
Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling making sure to nail or screw the drywall into the wall studs.
Align to first strip.
Wet the back of the paper after cutting apply on the wall as before.
Removing the paneling will cause some of the moldings to be a bit short so you ll need to either add to the existing moldings or replace them.
Work slowly from one corner of the strip to the other smoothing and pushing the contact paper to avoid wrinkles and air bubbles.
Smooth trapped air bubbles to edge of paper to escape.
Prime it first with kilz and then paint.
Wood paneling was once a popular wall covering for homes.
Wood paneling is just one of many finishes you can use on the walls of a home.
Set the strip of paper adhesive toward the wall working from top to bottom aligning vertically.
While the installation will last many years there are times when you might find it necessary to cover the paneling.
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The lines on the paneling will show through.
Use a semi gloss.
Repositionable contact paper would probably work but i am not sure how much it would cost because not sure how much you need.
Today it can look out of date especially if it s really made from plywood.
As long as your panels are in decent condition you can save yourself the effort of tearing them down.