We used the paint with the primer in it. It still took three coats and can
probably use another one. If doing it over I would use the Kels (sp?) stuff
first. Still we are pretty happy with it and it really brightens up the room.
At some point I may go back and mud it all smooth for a different look, but
painted paneling is actually being done a lot. We used a small paint brush for
the groves and then a roller on the rest and it went pretty well.
Some of you may recall that my partner in crime for this project was my eleven
year old son. A friend of the family came by and showed him some tips for the
first half hour and then we were on our own. He did a great job, but was
exhausted by the end of the day. He also learned a valuable lesson about not
wearing your favorite shoes to paint in. *smile*
Jennifer
----- Original Message -----
From: RJ
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] painting paneling
Lee,
If one use wallboard compound, about three layers in the grewves you can get
a smooth wall before painting. Did that in a few rentals, when I had the eye
sight. I put a good primer coat and than a good latex paint. Now a days, they
tell me you can get the paint with the primer already in the mix or finish coat.
RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: Lee A. Stone
To: Blind Handyman
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 13:48
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] painting paneling
I thinkit was Clifford and Jennifer who spoke of painting paneling. did
you really do it and if so how did it turn out and what did you use
for paint. did you use like the little foam sponges on a stick t get
int the grooves ? thanks Lee
--
The honeymoon is over when he phones to say he'll be late for supper and
she's already left a note that it's in the refrigerator.
-- Bill Lawrence
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