I m surprised no one recommend a fiberglass mesh backer to plaster over.
Plaster over paneled walls.
There s nothing more annoying than trying to reattach loose paneling in a finished room.
Plaster wall finishes generally last longer than paint jobs or wallpaper do.
As long as the wall surfaces are flat and solid you should have no problem installing paneling over them.
Plaster can be applied right over wood paneling with the right preparation.
If the paneling is still visible apply a second coat of primer once the first coat completely dries.
Nailed only paneling never feels solid and may eventually loosen.
Use undiluted pre mixed joint.
This addresses three issues the undesirable grooves in paneling inconsistent surface and it ll add reinforcement so that.
Spackle should be used to fill in the lines that connect the panels together.
Cover the flat surfaces with primer using a paint roller.
Allow the second coat to dry.
Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling.
The best way to install paneling on plaster or drywall is with adhesive.
Apply a thin coat of all purpose non setting drywall compound over the entire wall and scrape it flat with the drywall blade.
Use a spackling trowel to smoothly fill in the lines and create an even surface along the entire wall.
Using 1 4 inch sheets you can cover old imperfections without adding too much additional finish work.
This process is called skim coating.
If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the.
Removing or covering over paneling option 1.
If the paneling is pockmarked scratched up or riddled with divots it will need spackle as well.
One of the fastest ways to cover old damaged or cracked plaster walls is to hang drywall over them.