UPDATE: 4 years later and it looks exactly the same as it did at the end of the video! It hasn’t cracked and chunks haven’t fallen off as some thought might happen. I’ve knocked furniture into it accidentally and hung stuff up and basically treated it like every other wall in my home and it has been great. I am told if you’re in a very humid area it may crack more easily but I’m in the Midwest and it hasn’t had any cracking over the years. Again this is a DIY project done when I was still new to DIY home projects and it’s held up amazingly so you can definitely do this yourself too! There are also some helpful tips in these comments that other people have left.
I want to let you know that I came across this video when my Dad was very sick. My intention was to cover the horrid paneling in our basement apt and surprise him. For twenty years people told me that it couldn’t be done. That my paint would look cheap and would eventually peel off. I did everything you said to do. Come to find out, my Dad was dying and eventually past away in June 2020. He never got to see the AMAZING paint job I did because of YOU! Two years later, it still looks fresh and new. I used a semi gloss, “simply white” by Sherwin Williams. Three coats on light paneling. It looks rich! Since then, I’ve become quite a “DYI”. I finished the entire house. I just wish my Dad could have seen how great it came out. Thank you SO MUCH! 🫶🏼
As a contractor who do this for a living.. I’m going to give one helpful tip you can use a heat gun/blow dryer/or turn the heater on to dry the dry wall also you can buy 20 minute mud
Yee Yee Karle I’m so glad I could be of some help! I’m definitely not a professional but I was able to fix my walls up like this and if I can do it anyone can!
Very well done 👍 Just as a little advise , to avoid cracking up the grooves (drywall compound) it's better to use (50/50) water and wood glue (use as primer) ,it will make much strong bond between the panel and drywall compound .😊
I am definitely going to try this method in my great room! However, I will rent a pro drywall sander. I tried hand sanding when we remodeled our kitchen and we spent a week or two with little progress and maximum mess! Never again for this girl. When we finally decide to rent one, it was a dream come true. And the dust collection was invaluable!!
You don't need to sand the lift-offs (that's what you call those ridges), take the putty knife and scrape against them. Sand only after all coats are done. You can use a paint roller and thinned down mud to get an even coat much easier. Etc etc etc.
You gotta love the internet. I found it easier to just put 1/4 inch drywall over the paneling, but found that they put some aluminum framing around the window which would have made the drywall stick out and look weird, so I was looking for a solution to my problem and now I have it, thanks.😊 Btw I like the round disk on a stick for sanding (don't know what it's called) a lot of professional drywallers us for big jobs, because otherwise you'll be sanding all day, but very helpful video.
@mica onyx How did you attach the drywall to the paneling? With nails or with glue? How about the moldings, was there a gap left between the new drywall and the existing moldings?
The drywall needs to be attached to the studs behind the paneling which can be done by marking where the paneling seams are or using a stud finder beforehand. Don’t use nails, use drywall screws. Nails will pop loose over time. No glue either.
For anyone looking to do this make sure the paneling does have give to it. If it does then this is NOT how you want to do. Because once it flexes it will crack the plaster. Secondly 14:00 after you let the first coat dry don't use a sanding block to sand the high spots. You can take your plaster knife to shave off the high spots. Then use a sanding block to get it smooth. The way she is doing it you are just making more work and more mess.
Thank you so much for this video. I have old paneling in a Florida room and this is a perfect solution!! I have already used joint compound in my small bathroom to give the appearance of a stucco wall and I love the way it looks!! I do a lot of DIY stuff myself, it's fun!!
What a good idea! Thank you! I had been considering to hire a pro to change wood paneled walls of my family room to drywall for 23 years but something more urgent always came up first, like heater, hot water, air conditioner, roof, sidings, oven, refrigerator... oh...even exterior steps... Since my husband and I, both retired, I thought we might not have a chance to do. After watching this video, I plan to do it myself. I might put some primer (some kind of adhesive primer - I have to search it first) before putting "mud" on the wood panel. Thank you!
TheRejektid I buy white vinegar in the gallons by the case. Cleans anything with the right water/vinegar mixture. Even store name brands. Cleans any greasy, smokey, dirty surface like a charm. Plus spray plants and vegetables, it kills bugs too. Vinegar and baking soda are the two best cleaners in this World, (just do not use them together, LOL).
I have wood paneling in the kitchen, dining room and family room. It is painted, but I hate it. Thank you so much for this video. Lowe's - here I come!
Great job! Thanks for making this video, there’s not much out there specifically for updating grooved wood paneling and my 70s house is loaded with it. Thanks again for the tips and quality video.
Your video was so helpful in providing me with an idea for the paneling in my living room ... and there are 4 walls of it and a small area in the kitchen. So, it will probably take a lot of time for me to do it one wall at a time. First I considered having it removed, then just painting it, which I might do first so I can at some point just sit back and enjoy my new home at some point. So thank you for making this video, you make it look easy enough, it's just a time consuming project. But I love it!!!
You crack me up! You did a great job! The project looks so good. I'm about to embark on something similar in my old inherited 70's house. Thanks for all of the great tips and process procedures as this is all new for me.
Great video... ... Let me give you a HINT... I "Flip" RVs and run down houses... I'm on my 25th one right now... I now use... Awesome (liquid soap) that you can get the Dollar Store... I use 1oz to 16 oz of water... The stuff is amazing and I have used it to CLEAN Everything... You could have cleaned this wood ONCE let dry and then started on you mud/joint compound. I personally put some water with it to smooth it out. The last House I did... I used "5"... 5gals of this stuff... I know everything about drywall mud believe me!!! LOL Thank you for sharing this great video... Loved it.
@@ramblin_man23 No need for tape... BUT... First rule of thumb is CLEAN those walls really really really good... but build up of grim, smoke etc will hinder you putting anything on the walls. Buy Heavy duty Baby Wipes... (This will be your best friend) Get the 3 Pak... believe me you will use them all. But before you can use the Baby Wipes, they are for the finale cleaning... If you can use the Awesome you get at the Dollar store. It takes very little in a spray bottle, and Get GREEN Scrubies at the Dollar Store, or at Lowes (heavy duty) like what you'd scrub your pots and pans... I cut mine up in little squares and use the hell out of them before I throw them away. Clean the walls... (let dry) after you wipe them down with the baby wipes... Mud the lines only, you don't really need to do all the wall unless you want to... You'll need to add a little water to the mud... whip it up or stir it up... Let dry... over night at least 12 hours... then lightly sand the wall if you need too... then you can paint... I always paint the wall WHITE first... because you'll need 2 coats anyway, since the mud will soak up some of the paint. Then paint the 2nd coat the color of your choice. Remember, You only get TRUE color ONLY when you paint on WHITE... I paint with only one paint... and I have been doing this since I was 18 years old... I'm 65 now... Use Wal-Mart Exterior paint... nothing else... it is GREAT!!!!! and cheap... and it washes up very good.. I have pictures that would blow you away what this paint can do!!! It can cover black!!! This paint is for the inside of the house or outside... (I just hand painted a Vintage Travel Trailer) after I hand stripped it down to the metal... It turned out BEAUTIFUL... I hope this helps... I kinda got carried away.... Just remember this... be very patient... it's hard work, but worth it... ... and always do your floors LAST... Paint your ceiling first... WHITE is best, it makes the room look Bigger!!!!
@@ramblin_man23 OOOpppps I just reread my short novel (LOL) I just sent you and I have to correct something.... .. when I said... add a little water to your mud... stir... I forgot to say... AFTER putting the mud on the panels, smooth out with (I use my wet hand) and THEN LET DRY over night...
You're awesome replying thank you. So clean with Awesome/water mix and green scrub pads. Let dry. Wipe down cracks with baby wipes. Add a little water to the mud. Apply and smooth with wet hand. Let dry over night. Lightly sand and then paint. Only apply 1 layer of mud? Doesn't the lines shrink and show up after 1 layer? Thanks
@@ramblin_man23 SEE... Men always just say it so simply... in a few lines! LOL The only thing is... you need to CLEAN EVERY INCH of the wall before putting on the mud and painting... I have tried to "skip" this and paid for it later..... Paint will not adhere to dirty walls. I'm getting ready today to CLEAN the 1985 Class A RV... (this one was SO BAD, that the man gave it to me!) It was a Meth Lab!!! This is my second one!!! UGH Truthfully using a Steamer, like what they use to clean couches, works on walls really well... (I forgot about that)... especially when the walls are as dirty as these.. NASTY. Plus they smoked in it, (the yellow celling)... AND be sure to rinse off the awesome/water first, let dry then right before you're going to paint, THEN use the Baby Wipes... you'll be so surprised what the Baby Wipes will show!!! I'll think I have done a great job... cleaning something literally 5 times, then I use the baby wipes, and every time it shows me there is more to do... But again worth it, so the paint... will adhere to it, or it WILL PEEL off later!!! To "Flip" Houses and RVs... Rule of Thumb: It takes twice the money and twice the time... but you're hoping it will make you more than twice the money!!! If you do use the Awesome... only put 1/2 ounce to 16 oz. that stuff is amazing... or AWSOME, I even use it in my laundry. But it does NOT take much, and then you'll have to rinse and rinse to get it off the walls... or anything else!!!! It is very concentrated.
Nice job and much appreciated. We purchased a manufactured home that has cheap panels on the interior with crappy wallpaper over it. I was going to get 1/4" sheet rock and cover them with that. This looks like a cheaper less labor intensive alternative to that. I think I'm going to experiment with one of the walls and see what happens. I just need to figure out how to seal the crappy wallpaper. Maybe the drywall mud will do that. I need to look into it. Thanks again!
Oh man, thank you for this! My house is all paneling (some poorly painted.. some not.. but all ugly 😆) and I was definitely deterred by the potential cost of ripping it all out to put in drywall even though that's the look I want. I had no idea this was an option.. looks like I found my winter couped-up indoors project!
This is a DIY Affordable way to make wood paneled walls look like drywall. This video has gotten way more views than I expected so I just want to throw out that I am not a professional (obviously) and cannot make any guarantees about your walls but this method has worked out great for mine. If you are a professional and have a tip that isn’t “hire a professional” then please feel free to share your wisdom with the rest of us. Good luck with your projects everyone!
Thank you so much for this video! How is yours holding up after two years? Any other suggestions or something you might change? My new house has a basement lined with this and a 70s bar 🤣😭 It’s got to go! 🧡
Love this great affordable idea. Only thing I would definitely change is not coating the was with soap. Use tsp from any home inprovment store it is a pre-cleaner designed for this purpose and leaves no residue. It's cheap too only a couple bucks.
I am thinking of doing this but I’m afraid the mud will end up cracking after a years time. Can you please do an update video showing what it looks like now?
@@Jess-vl9ks there is a limit but this is not it.... most panel grooves are only quarter inch wide n deep . If u go this pricey route the broad flat areas should be left with as little material as possible during application to cut down screening or cracking. Be sure to use a ventilator and sand ( screen) with pole to speed process. As stated by diyer u must prime and paint at which point nothing will be able to fall off. Check out : paint wood paneling like a pro: Benjamin Moore. It is more efficient but again sand with a pole and lung protection.
Looks like she skimmed it on paper thin...sealed with primer n paint. If so should be durable, but it is an extra step, just clean with tsp, fill with a good non shrinking wood filler, prime and paint. Do some test areas in a corner if u r doing a whole house or ask MANAGER at local hardware store for best performing product suggestions. U can do it
Also drywall dust is super fine it will kill a normal house vacuum must use a shop vac or a cheap vacuum. If you use a Dyson or another brand you will have to replace both filters and disassemble the entire thing to clean it.
Nice video! Easy tip for cleaning wall any type of flat mop you like with removable pads literally mop that wall easy and fast .if you want to scrub it try scrub brush drill attachment or an electric shower scrub fast easy . This is very cool I think I will need it definitely thanks so much.
Thank you so much I’m going into my first house and my mom said there wasn’t anything I could do about the panels and I hate them their so ugly so thank you so much
Great video!! If you use the sponge sanding blocks, you can use a bucket of water to keep the sponge wet. Therefore, eliminating dry wall dust. That will add another hour or so for drying time or you can just run a fan for a few minutes. (15-30 ) Which is usually less than cleaning time. Plus, no mask and no lung damage. :)
Thank you so mush for doing this !!!!! We are remodeling kitchen and it has wood paneling in it , we have done the ceiling all ready and now working on the floods after that is the wall !!! An now you save us hundred of dollars!!!! Thanks Sophia Darby Elizabethton,TN
I am a very experienced DIY'er, renovated a few homes and worked a lot with drywall. However, I have never done this. I have to thank you for telling me how much joint compound it took you because this gives me an idea of how much work this is going to take and perhaps consider other options. Also, if you're still responding to this video, I would like to know how your work is holding up. My concern is shrinking of the joint compound and showing lines in the paneling joints.
dnsmithnc its actually held up amazingly! The walls still look exactly the same as when I did this, except for one spot. Over a spot where the wood paneling was already severely cracked the joint compound has cracked as well. It’s not noticeable unless you get up close to the wall because it’s pretty small. There were other spots where there was some smaller cracks in the wood and it didn’t come through the joint compound so I think it’s only a problem with larger splits. Only time will tell though.
To any one that has wood paneling DO NOT DO THIS. I did this same thing a few years ago, With in a year every single one of seams between the panels cracked and broke out due to expansion and contraction. I have even spray and knocked down texture and now I have big 12x12 chunks missing. Paneling is flexible drywall mud is not. Remember you do not have to remove paneling you can just put drywall over it but have to extend your outlet and switch boxes, along with trimming your doors and windows. You will take 2-3 weeks doing this and can drywall a room in 2-3 days. Drywall is cheap and can get a sheet for 6-7 bucks.
Mine has been up for two years with zero issues. I don’t think it’d be a good option for everyone. I’m sure humidity and all that science stuff matters, but drywall isn’t that easy either. I did drywall over one wall after everyone kept saying to do that. Not any cheaper, and not any easier. Also couldn’t do it as a one person job. Everyone please do some research to decide what will work best for you. There’s a lot more info out there on this process than there was 2 years ago and there’s tons of info on drywall. Don’t ever do this big of a project based off one video or one persons experience.
@@Kimberlyscurves Yes drywall is not a one person job that is for sure. I live in MI and that room is a spare bedroom that has no AC in the summer and is shut off in the winter so temps can go from 40ish to 90ish depending on the season. Its also a modular house so may have some flexing in the walls and floor.
I'm glad you found it helpful! It is the most affordable way I could find, but if your renting just make sure the owner is ok with it because I'm not sure it could be turned back to paneling as easily.
It still looks exactly the same as when I first finished it. But definitely check these comments as some people have given advice that could’ve saved me a lot of work!
Hi Kim! So glad I found your video on this. I just inherited a home that needs some serious TLC which also is full of bogus paneled walls. I’ll be spending lots of time and elbow grease transforming the yuck paneling into a beauty (or at least better than it looks). I wonder how your walls are a year or so later? Any cracks? Thank you! PS: I’m the messy one who without fail gets paint on me when I’m “helping” paint in my home and rental apartments. My husband is crazy neat and never even gets a speck of paint on him.
Using trisodium phosphate works great as a cleaner... especially if you're trying to remove smoke. Don't use an oily or waxy wood cleaner or you'll make it rough on yourself.
Wonderful video! Watching you gives all of us amature DIY'ers inspiration. Yes, I Can Do This. Good job! Besides what do I have too lose? My ugly wood paneling?
Alease Cherry yeah it’s one of my biggest problems, every time I do a DIY I end up forgetting to get a before and after shot. I’m working on it for my next diy. as for the products I went over them at the beginning but I didn’t give specific brand names because it doesn’t really matter what brand you use and you’re gonna want a different joint compound based on your needs.
Now that it's been a year, how has the joint compound held up? Would you use spackle instead if you had to do it again? I'm looking at doing something like this with deeper grooves. Thanks for the helpful video!
D All my rooms in my house are paneling and so I have been able to try both spackle (living room) and joint compound (kitchen). In my opinion, I prefer the joint compound because it seems to hold up better and overall be better quality than spackling. My living room has been painted for about a year now and there are a few little areas where the spackle is starting to crack a little bit. It’s fine for small holes or little jobs, but for something larger like a whole room then I would suggest going straight for the joint compound. Hope this helps.
The compound has held up perfectly! There’s a crack on one wall but it’s where the wood paneling was cracked underneath. I did attempt drywall on one wall and while it was easy it was way more work than is worth. To remove the wood paneling I ended up having to remove the door frame. Joint compound is way easier!
house gon through some rough shit... tryna remodel everything 15 years later after moving after things finally started falling apart 😂😭 this is what i want to do
My WHOLE house is paneled except for one bedroom and the bathroom (subway tile) and I hate it. We painted them all when we moved in, but I want to wallpaper my bedroom one wall of brick. Thanks for the great video.
Hi! Thanks for the video. Exactly what I was looking for..but I have a question for all of the people worried about the compound in the lines eventually cracking...instead of filling the deep lines with drywall joint compound, can't you just tape over them with drywall joint tape and then do a coat on top and smooth it? Wouldn't this prevent cracking? Anyone have any thoughts on this??... THANK YOU!
Wow that sounds terrible! I’ve had this for a few years now as an accident prone human who’s also slammed many pieces of furniture into it, we only have cracking in the one spot where the wood paneling was already cracked underneath.
Thank you for making this video it's so helpful! I'm wanting to do this soon in my new home and there are not many quality videos on this technique out there. I am curious how the walls have held up over time and if you've had any issues with them?
Fahliil Vahlok they have held up just like walls. The only spot to have some slight cracking is on another wall where the wood paneling was already severely cracked before putting the joint compound on.
Thank you so much for this!! How are your walls holding up after a few years time? I bought my house last year, it's a 70s model and has wood paneling everywhere - while most of it is really gorgeous wood, the living room is super dark, textured panels and they're so ugly 😂 I want to try this method!
They look exactly the same as when they were fresh! No splitting or cracking, except on the one spot where the wood paneling was cracked underneath. Definitely recommend securing any cracked panels before going in with this method. Everything else has held up extremely well though.
UPDATE:
4 years later and it looks exactly the same as it did at the end of the video! It hasn’t cracked and chunks haven’t fallen off as some thought might happen. I’ve knocked furniture into it accidentally and hung stuff up and basically treated it like every other wall in my home and it has been great. I am told if you’re in a very humid area it may crack more easily but I’m in the Midwest and it hasn’t had any cracking over the years.
Again this is a DIY project done when I was still new to DIY home projects and it’s held up amazingly so you can definitely do this yourself too! There are also some helpful tips in these comments that other people have left.
Great thanks for update
i really like that you aren’t a professional. this can really help me visualize what the process actually looks like.
I want to let you know that I came across this video when my Dad was very sick. My intention was to cover the horrid paneling in our basement apt and surprise him. For twenty years people told me that it couldn’t be done. That my paint would look cheap and would eventually peel off. I did everything you said to do. Come to find out, my Dad was dying and eventually past away in June 2020. He never got to see the AMAZING paint job I did because of YOU! Two years later, it still looks fresh and new. I used a semi gloss, “simply white” by Sherwin Williams. Three coats on light paneling. It looks rich! Since then, I’ve become quite a “DYI”. I finished the entire house. I just wish my Dad could have seen how great it came out. Thank you SO MUCH! 🫶🏼
This is so helpful! I HATE the wood paneling in my apartment and this is the best video on UA-cam for this
Chelsea D Thanks! I’m so glad you found it helpful!
As a contractor who do this for a living.. I’m going to give one helpful tip you can use a heat gun/blow dryer/or turn the heater on to dry the dry wall also you can buy 20 minute mud
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I live in a 132 year old house and all the walls are like this. I’ve been remodeling my room. Thanks!!
Yee Yee Karle I’m so glad I could be of some help! I’m definitely not a professional but I was able to fix my walls up like this and if I can do it anyone can!
Very well done 👍
Just as a little advise , to avoid cracking up the grooves (drywall compound) it's better to use (50/50) water and wood glue (use as primer) ,it will make much strong bond between the panel and drywall compound .😊
Really? I've never heard of that. So I should do that instead of taping?
I am definitely going to try this method in my great room! However, I will rent a pro drywall sander. I tried hand sanding when we remodeled our kitchen and we spent a week or two with little progress and maximum mess! Never again for this girl. When we finally decide to rent one, it was a dream come true. And the dust collection was invaluable!!
Melinda Mullins I’ll have to remember that next time!
You don't need to sand the lift-offs (that's what you call those ridges), take the putty knife and scrape against them. Sand only after all coats are done. You can use a paint roller and thinned down mud to get an even coat much easier. Etc etc etc.
You gotta love the internet. I found it easier to just put 1/4 inch drywall over the paneling, but found that they put some aluminum framing around the window which would have made the drywall stick out and look weird, so I was looking for a solution to my problem and now I have it, thanks.😊 Btw I like the round disk on a stick for sanding (don't know what it's called) a lot of professional drywallers us for big jobs, because otherwise you'll be sanding all day, but very helpful video.
@mica onyx How did you attach the drywall to the paneling? With nails or with glue? How about the moldings, was there a gap left between the new drywall and the existing moldings?
The drywall needs to be attached to the studs behind the paneling which can be done by marking where the paneling seams are or using a stud finder beforehand. Don’t use nails, use drywall screws. Nails will pop loose over time. No glue either.
For anyone looking to do this make sure the paneling does have give to it. If it does then this is NOT how you want to do. Because once it flexes it will crack the plaster. Secondly 14:00 after you let the first coat dry don't use a sanding block to sand the high spots. You can take your plaster knife to shave off the high spots. Then use a sanding block to get it smooth. The way she is doing it you are just making more work and more mess.
I wish there’d been more comments like yours on the videos I watched when researching this 😂 could’ve saved myself a lot of sanding time 😂
I went and bought this same stuff you mentioned and it’s working out great! Thank you so much for the helpful info!
Thank you so much for this video. I have old paneling in a Florida room and this is a perfect solution!! I have already used joint compound in my small bathroom to give the appearance of a stucco wall and I love the way it looks!! I do a lot of DIY stuff myself, it's fun!!
This is going to be so helpful when I start doing the same thing in my new house. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Beth McKee I hope you love the end result of your home! I’m sure it’ll be beautiful 💜
What a good idea! Thank you! I had been considering to hire a pro to change wood paneled walls of my family room to drywall for 23 years but something more urgent always came up first, like heater, hot water, air conditioner, roof, sidings, oven, refrigerator... oh...even exterior steps... Since my husband and I, both retired, I thought we might not have a chance to do. After watching this video, I plan to do it myself. I might put some primer (some kind of adhesive primer - I have to search it first) before putting "mud" on the wood panel. Thank you!
Wow you have done such a fantastically thorough job of explaining every step! Thank you so much for doing this !
Not sure if someone has already commented saying this, but white vinegar and warm water is also a great cleaner for walls and very cheap!
TheRejektid I didn’t know that! I’ll have to try it out next time. Thank you!
TheRejektid I buy white vinegar in the gallons by the case. Cleans anything with the right water/vinegar mixture. Even store name brands. Cleans any greasy, smokey, dirty surface like a charm. Plus spray plants and vegetables, it kills bugs too. Vinegar and baking soda are the two best cleaners in this World, (just do not use them together, LOL).
Thank you for this video. Someone painted over a faux wood panel wall, or started to buy didn't finish it. I'll use your methods to help me.
George De Los Santos thanks for watching! I hope I was able to help, this Method has been wonderful for me.
Thank you for this video, it really help me because I am going to start my painting process over the weekend
I have wood paneling in the kitchen, dining room and family room. It is painted, but I hate it. Thank you so much for this video. Lowe's - here I come!
You did exactly what I thought needed to be done, perfect
Thank you so much. Very explanatory.
I’m looking for how to transform my ugly paneling wall into a flat dry wall, thanks for sharing this
Great job! Thanks for making this video, there’s not much out there specifically for updating grooved wood paneling and my 70s house is loaded with it. Thanks again for the tips and quality video.
you can add dry compound to make 'fast mud' and it'll dry in 20-30 minutes...
I’ve been wanting to do my basement. I’m so glad to find this video!!! Thank u!!
A popular furniture restorer said that you should clesn before you sand so that you don't grind dirt into the wood while sanding.
Your video was so helpful in providing me with an idea for the paneling in my living room ... and there are 4 walls of it and a small area in the kitchen. So, it will probably take a lot of time for me to do it one wall at a time. First I considered having it removed, then just painting it, which I might do first so I can at some point just sit back and enjoy my new home at some point. So thank you for making this video, you make it look easy enough, it's just a time consuming project. But I love it!!!
Candice Arce I’m so glad I could help! It is pretty easy it’s just takes so much time!
You crack me up! You did a great job! The project looks so good. I'm about to embark on something similar in my old inherited 70's house. Thanks for all of the great tips and process procedures as this is all new for me.
Great video...
... Let me give you a HINT... I "Flip" RVs and run down houses... I'm on my 25th one right now...
I now use... Awesome (liquid soap) that you can get the Dollar Store... I use 1oz to 16 oz of water...
The stuff is amazing and I have used it to CLEAN Everything...
You could have cleaned this wood ONCE let dry and then started on you mud/joint compound. I personally put some water with it to smooth it out. The last House I did... I used "5"... 5gals of this stuff... I know everything about drywall mud believe me!!! LOL
Thank you for sharing this great video... Loved it.
I'm closing on my first "flip" house tomorrow and it has paneling throughout that I'm gonna mud and paint. Do you use tape or just mud only?
@@ramblin_man23
No need for tape... BUT... First rule of thumb is CLEAN those walls really really really good... but build up of grim, smoke etc will hinder you putting anything on the walls.
Buy Heavy duty Baby Wipes... (This will be your best friend) Get the 3 Pak... believe me you will use them all.
But before you can use the Baby Wipes, they are for the finale cleaning... If you can use the Awesome you get at the Dollar store. It takes very little in a spray bottle, and Get GREEN Scrubies at the Dollar Store, or at Lowes (heavy duty) like what you'd scrub your pots and pans... I cut mine up in little squares and use the hell out of them before I throw them away.
Clean the walls... (let dry) after you wipe them down with the baby wipes... Mud the lines only, you don't really need to do all the wall unless you want to... You'll need to add a little water to the mud... whip it up or stir it up... Let dry... over night at least 12 hours... then lightly sand the wall if you need too... then you can paint...
I always paint the wall WHITE first... because you'll need 2 coats anyway, since the mud will soak up some of the paint.
Then paint the 2nd coat the color of your choice.
Remember, You only get TRUE color ONLY when you paint on WHITE...
I paint with only one paint... and I have been doing this since I was 18 years old... I'm 65 now...
Use Wal-Mart Exterior paint... nothing else... it is GREAT!!!!! and cheap... and it washes up very good.. I have pictures that would blow you away what this paint can do!!! It can cover black!!!
This paint is for the inside of the house or outside... (I just hand painted a Vintage Travel Trailer) after I hand stripped it down to the metal... It turned out BEAUTIFUL...
I hope this helps... I kinda got carried away....
Just remember this... be very patient... it's hard work, but worth it...
... and always do your floors LAST... Paint your ceiling first... WHITE is best, it makes the room look Bigger!!!!
@@ramblin_man23
OOOpppps I just reread my short novel (LOL) I just sent you and I have to correct something....
.. when I said... add a little water to your mud... stir... I forgot to say... AFTER putting the mud on the panels, smooth out with (I use my wet hand) and THEN LET DRY over night...
You're awesome replying thank you.
So clean with Awesome/water mix and green scrub pads. Let dry. Wipe down cracks with baby wipes. Add a little water to the mud. Apply and smooth with wet hand. Let dry over night. Lightly sand and then paint.
Only apply 1 layer of mud? Doesn't the lines shrink and show up after 1 layer? Thanks
@@ramblin_man23
SEE... Men always just say it so simply... in a few lines! LOL
The only thing is... you need to CLEAN EVERY INCH of the wall before putting on the mud and painting...
I have tried to "skip" this and paid for it later..... Paint will not adhere to dirty walls.
I'm getting ready today to CLEAN the 1985 Class A RV... (this one was SO BAD, that the man gave it to me!) It was a Meth Lab!!! This is my second one!!! UGH Truthfully using a Steamer, like what they use to clean couches, works on walls really well... (I forgot about that)... especially when the walls are as dirty as these.. NASTY.
Plus they smoked in it, (the yellow celling)... AND be sure to rinse off the awesome/water first, let dry then right before you're going to paint, THEN use the Baby Wipes... you'll be so surprised what the Baby Wipes will show!!!
I'll think I have done a great job... cleaning something literally 5 times, then I use the baby wipes, and every time it shows me there is more to do... But again worth it, so the paint... will adhere to it, or it WILL PEEL off later!!!
To "Flip" Houses and RVs...
Rule of Thumb: It takes twice the money and twice the time... but you're hoping it will make you more than twice the money!!!
If you do use the Awesome... only put 1/2 ounce to 16 oz. that stuff is amazing... or AWSOME, I even use it in my laundry. But it does NOT take much, and then you'll have to rinse and rinse to get it off the walls... or anything else!!!! It is very concentrated.
This is a pretty cool video. I never knew it could be so easy! Thanks for making this video!
Very informative! Thank you this was exactly what I was looking for. ❤️
So glad I found your channel! We desperately need to remodel but dont exactly have a bunch of money to be spending on it
Nice job and much appreciated. We purchased a manufactured home that has cheap panels on the interior with crappy wallpaper over it. I was going to get 1/4" sheet rock and cover them with that. This looks like a cheaper less labor intensive alternative to that. I think I'm going to experiment with one of the walls and see what happens. I just need to figure out how to seal the crappy wallpaper. Maybe the drywall mud will do that. I need to look into it. Thanks again!
Awesome video! I want to paint the wood paneling in our den. I've never painted a large space before but I'm up for the challenge
LOVVEEE this video !!! So informative ! I’m definitely doing this in my home it will save me sooo much money$$$ thank you soo so much!
Oh man, thank you for this! My house is all paneling (some poorly painted.. some not.. but all ugly 😆) and I was definitely deterred by the potential cost of ripping it all out to put in drywall even though that's the look I want. I had no idea this was an option.. looks like I found my winter couped-up indoors project!
This was a very good tutorial! I was really gonna pay someone to do this cause I tht it was too much for me to do. Thank you very much!
“I don’t know what she’s doing up there” 😂😂😂 i about died lol
Why does she cook so aggressive 😂😂😂
Lol she was apparently tenderizing the meat 😂 idk why it took her so long or why it shook the whole house though 🤷🏻♀️
This is a DIY Affordable way to make wood paneled walls look like drywall. This video has gotten way more views than I expected so I just want to throw out that I am not a professional (obviously) and cannot make any guarantees about your walls but this method has worked out great for mine. If you are a professional and have a tip that isn’t “hire a professional” then please feel free to share your wisdom with the rest of us. Good luck with your projects everyone!
Great job...
Very helpful...nice job
Thank you so much for this video! How is yours holding up after two years? Any other suggestions or something you might change? My new house has a basement lined with this and a 70s bar 🤣😭 It’s got to go! 🧡
Love this great affordable idea. Only thing I would definitely change is not coating the was with soap. Use tsp from any home inprovment store it is a pre-cleaner designed for this purpose and leaves no residue. It's cheap too only a couple bucks.
Jeff Golas thanks! I’ll definitely get that for my next project, I didn’t even think about it leaving a residue🤦🏻♀️
Omg this is a genius idea!!
I am thinking of doing this but I’m afraid the mud will end up cracking after a years time. Can you please do an update video showing what it looks like now?
Came here to say the same thing. One good knock on the wall, and the mud is going to end up coming loose I would think.
@@Jess-vl9ks there is a limit but this is not it.... most panel grooves are only quarter inch wide n deep . If u go this pricey route the broad flat areas should be left with as little material as possible during application to cut down screening or cracking. Be sure to use a ventilator and sand ( screen) with pole to speed process. As stated by diyer u must prime and paint at which point nothing will be able to fall off. Check out : paint wood paneling like a pro: Benjamin Moore. It is more efficient but again sand with a pole and lung protection.
Looks like she skimmed it on paper thin...sealed with primer n paint. If so should be durable, but it is an extra step, just clean with tsp, fill with a good non shrinking wood filler, prime and paint. Do some test areas in a corner if u r doing a whole house or ask MANAGER at local hardware store for best performing product suggestions. U can do it
I did mine and it is holding up great after 7+ years.
Hell yea!!! This was awesome!!!
Now I can get rid of my disgusting panelling👍thank you
Definitely been searching and I'm so glad I came across your video! Thank you ❤️
Also drywall dust is super fine it will kill a normal house vacuum must use a shop vac or a cheap vacuum. If you use a Dyson or another brand you will have to replace both filters and disassemble the entire thing to clean it.
Jeff Golas yeah I learned that the hard way
I love this! You did an awesome job!
Thank u for sharing. This is gonna b so helpful when painting old farm house walls
Nice job, I want to try it myself.
I am thankful for this video
Nice video! Easy tip for cleaning wall any type of flat mop you like with removable pads literally mop that wall easy and fast .if you want to scrub it try scrub brush drill attachment or an electric shower scrub fast easy . This is very cool I think I will need it definitely thanks so much.
very informative video....
all my walls are paneled... 💯 %
Thank you so much I’m going into my first house and my mom said there wasn’t anything I could do about the panels and I hate them their so ugly so thank you so much
Hang in there little Missy! Its gonna look fabulous!!
Wow..exactly what I was looking for! Also, you are totally fun to watch.thanks!
Great video. I’m getting ready to do a similar project. It gives me hope that this can be done by myself.
tysm!! this helped me so much for my gaming setup because i have these very ugly walls that made the whole room look terrible.
Thank you so much for mentioning the primer! I would have done the project without it.
Great video!! If you use the sponge sanding blocks, you can use a bucket of water to keep the sponge wet. Therefore, eliminating dry wall dust. That will add another hour or so for drying time or you can just run a fan for a few minutes. (15-30 ) Which is usually less than cleaning time. Plus, no mask and no lung damage. :)
Skittles4me1969 thanks for the tip! I was actually thinking about that but everyone I could find did it with a dry sponge but I’ll give it a try 😊
After filling in the cracks as she did, it is better to water down some mud a bit, and roll the entire wall with one of those fancy texture rollers.
Karen Romero I haven’t seen/heard that tip! I’ll have to try it! Thanks 💜
That's a awesome idea thanks
Karen Romero why would anyone put "MUD" on their wall? how about joint compound?
@@dodgeramsport01 why would anyone use "salt"??? On their food?
How about sodium chloride????
@@leeknivek what does that mean?
Nice job! Very helpful and inspiring. Thanks.
Thank you so mush for doing this !!!!! We are remodeling kitchen and it has wood paneling in it , we have done the ceiling all ready and now working on the floods after that is the wall !!! An now you save us hundred of dollars!!!! Thanks Sophia Darby Elizabethton,TN
Your children! Too cute!
I am a very experienced DIY'er, renovated a few homes and worked a lot with drywall. However, I have never done this. I have to thank you for telling me how much joint compound it took you because this gives me an idea of how much work this is going to take and perhaps consider other options. Also, if you're still responding to this video, I would like to know how your work is holding up. My concern is shrinking of the joint compound and showing lines in the paneling joints.
dnsmithnc its actually held up amazingly! The walls still look exactly the same as when I did this, except for one spot. Over a spot where the wood paneling was already severely cracked the joint compound has cracked as well. It’s not noticeable unless you get up close to the wall because it’s pretty small.
There were other spots where there was some smaller cracks in the wood and it didn’t come through the joint compound so I think it’s only a problem with larger splits. Only time will tell though.
Amazing video thank you will definiatly use this a guide when doing this to the wood paneling in my house
Kind regards from norway!
Thank you. This is very helpful. Will be using this in the future.
Very thorough and informative video.....just what ive been trying to find on utube!
Kelly Evans thanks! I’m so glad you found it helpful!
Looks great
To any one that has wood paneling DO NOT DO THIS. I did this same thing a few years ago, With in a year every single one of seams between the panels cracked and broke out due to expansion and contraction. I have even spray and knocked down texture and now I have big 12x12 chunks missing. Paneling is flexible drywall mud is not. Remember you do not have to remove paneling you can just put drywall over it but have to extend your outlet and switch boxes, along with trimming your doors and windows. You will take 2-3 weeks doing this and can drywall a room in 2-3 days. Drywall is cheap and can get a sheet for 6-7 bucks.
Mine has been up for two years with zero issues. I don’t think it’d be a good option for everyone. I’m sure humidity and all that science stuff matters, but drywall isn’t that easy either. I did drywall over one wall after everyone kept saying to do that. Not any cheaper, and not any easier. Also couldn’t do it as a one person job.
Everyone please do some research to decide what will work best for you. There’s a lot more info out there on this process than there was 2 years ago and there’s tons of info on drywall. Don’t ever do this big of a project based off one video or one persons experience.
@@Kimberlyscurves Yes drywall is not a one person job that is for sure. I live in MI and that room is a spare bedroom that has no AC in the summer and is shut off in the winter so temps can go from 40ish to 90ish depending on the season. Its also a modular house so may have some flexing in the walls and floor.
Thank you for sharing!!! We are renting a house that has this paneling....ewww lol so i want to change it without spending alot of money.
I'm glad you found it helpful! It is the most affordable way I could find, but if your renting just make sure the owner is ok with it because I'm not sure it could be turned back to paneling as easily.
Make sure your landlord is cool with it!
How's it holding up now that's it's been two years?
I found your video and I'm so excited to try it
It still looks exactly the same as when I first finished it. But definitely check these comments as some people have given advice that could’ve saved me a lot of work!
Hi Kim! So glad I found your video on this. I just inherited a home that needs some serious TLC which also is full of bogus paneled walls. I’ll be spending lots of time and elbow grease transforming the yuck paneling into a beauty (or at least better than it looks). I wonder how your walls are a year or so later? Any cracks? Thank you! PS: I’m the messy one who without fail gets paint on me when I’m “helping” paint in my home and rental apartments. My husband is crazy neat and never even gets a speck of paint on him.
Using trisodium phosphate works great as a cleaner... especially if you're trying to remove smoke. Don't use an oily or waxy wood cleaner or you'll make it rough on yourself.
Yes! Thank you! Great quality. Thanks for all the info.
Good job.
Thanks for the videos.
Wonderful video! Watching you gives all of us amature DIY'ers inspiration. Yes, I Can Do This. Good job! Besides what do I have too lose? My ugly wood paneling?
Would have loved a complete list of the names of the products used and a side by side before and after pic?!?!?!?
Alease Cherry yeah it’s one of my biggest problems, every time I do a DIY I end up forgetting to get a before and after shot. I’m working on it for my next diy. as for the products I went over them at the beginning but I didn’t give specific brand names because it doesn’t really matter what brand you use and you’re gonna want a different joint compound based on your needs.
Entitled much
GOOD JOB!😁😁😁
I haven’t read the comments, but killz paint helps as a primer
Which killz primer did you use?
Thanks aloooot its very informative just the best video on the topic, i hate my paneling 😃
Thank you, I'm glad I could help! Yeah I am not a fan of wood paneling, very rarely does it look nice.
Wet the sponge a bit helps with dust and sanding faster.
Now that it's been a year, how has the joint compound held up? Would you use spackle instead if you had to do it again? I'm looking at doing something like this with deeper grooves. Thanks for the helpful video!
D All my rooms in my house are paneling and so I have been able to try both spackle (living room) and joint compound (kitchen). In my opinion, I prefer the joint compound because it seems to hold up better and overall be better quality than spackling. My living room has been painted for about a year now and there are a few little areas where the spackle is starting to crack a little bit. It’s fine for small holes or little jobs, but for something larger like a whole room then I would suggest going straight for the joint compound. Hope this helps.
The compound has held up perfectly! There’s a crack on one wall but it’s where the wood paneling was cracked underneath. I did attempt drywall on one wall and while it was easy it was way more work than is worth. To remove the wood paneling I ended up having to remove the door frame. Joint compound is way easier!
Very helpful thanks for make this video
Thank. This is very helpful.
omg this helped so much thank youuuuu!!!!!!
house gon through some rough shit... tryna remodel everything 15 years later after moving after things finally started falling apart 😂😭 this is what i want to do
Love the video! thanks, am going to do my first project.
Norma Aguayo thank you! Yay I hope you love your results!
My WHOLE house is paneled except for one bedroom and the bathroom (subway tile) and I hate it. We painted them all when we moved in, but I want to wallpaper my bedroom one wall of brick. Thanks for the great video.
Hi! Thanks for the video. Exactly what I was looking for..but I have a question for all of the people worried about the compound in the lines eventually cracking...instead of filling the deep lines with drywall joint compound, can't you just tape over them with drywall joint tape and then do a coat on top and smooth it? Wouldn't this prevent cracking? Anyone have any thoughts on this??... THANK YOU!
Thanks for your video!
Glitter is life
I did this a while ago and if you bump into the wall the dry Wall mud starts to crack and eventually fall out. Great idea though!
Wow that sounds terrible! I’ve had this for a few years now as an accident prone human who’s also slammed many pieces of furniture into it, we only have cracking in the one spot where the wood paneling was already cracked underneath.
Thank you for making this video it's so helpful! I'm wanting to do this soon in my new home and there are not many quality videos on this technique out there. I am curious how the walls have held up over time and if you've had any issues with them?
Fahliil Vahlok they have held up just like walls. The only spot to have some slight cracking is on another wall where the wood paneling was already severely cracked before putting the joint compound on.
Ugh I wish I thought of this before putting 100s of dollars worth of wallpapers up 🥺🙄😑
glitter is life
The banging was great! I mean it was funny 😁!
i’m curious about the corners, what is the best way to go about doing them?
Pro tip, add wood glue to your mud
Thank you so much for this!! How are your walls holding up after a few years time?
I bought my house last year, it's a 70s model and has wood paneling everywhere - while most of it is really gorgeous wood, the living room is super dark, textured panels and they're so ugly 😂 I want to try this method!
They look exactly the same as when they were fresh! No splitting or cracking, except on the one spot where the wood paneling was cracked underneath. Definitely recommend securing any cracked panels before going in with this method. Everything else has held up extremely well though.