This jessica helgerson designed space is pretty much peak mid century but thanks to the varied shades of wood it stays away from the clichés.
How do you cover rough interior paneled walls.
Photography by lincoln barbour design by jessica helgerson interior design.
Although deep rough texture shows through almost any wallpaper wallpaper texture hiding.
After priming apply joint compound to the entire wall then sand lightly prime again and paint.
Various wooden shingles tiles and panels can turn even the simplest interior into a cool one.
Paneling was very popular 50 years ago and when it fell out of favor people removed it or covered it up.
Grooves in the paneling can be filled to create a smooth surface.
Use a brush to fill in any grooves.
How to cover rough walls drywall joint compound.
Push a large bookshelf in front of the wall if you need to hide a large space or hang smaller shelves directly onto the wall if you only need to cover up a small patch.
The grooves should become.
Next apply an even coat of primer to give a uniform surface for the filler to stick to.
Allow the primer to dry a full 24 hours before painting over it.
You can use one large bookshelf to cover one panel of the wall but if you want to cover the entire wall consider pushing back to back bookcases up against it.
Beautiful wooden shingle wall art looks luxurious.
And if not paint then wallpaper is the covering of choice in most other walls.
If you re mimicking this in your own living room keep one wall a clean white.
Drywall joint compound is often the best way to cover rough texture and leave a flat blank.
Apply a thin coat of primer with a roller.
If the rough walls have a very.
You can make an eye catchy wall yourself covering it with worn window shutters for a shabby chic interior or with reclaimed wood which works for any interior.
Interior paint in a flat eggshell or semi gloss sheen.
When painting for wood paneling choose either a stain blocking latex primer or an oil based primer.
Be sure to take into account the weight of the paneling.
And there s nothing wrong with that since you can t go wrong with a nice coat of good quality interior paint.
You ll need solid framework to attach the paneling to.
Most walls in the home get the usual covering treatment.