It will definitely update your rooms appearance by painting it. If your parents agree to this idea you will need to sand it lightly first if it is glossy. If not apply a coat of primer and then once that dries you can apply the paint. You are correct in choosing a neutral color such as tan or gray. When and if your parents want to sell their house, your room will not deter potential buyers. Buyers don't want paneling. They will think, o.k. if we purchase this house we will need to get rid of this out dated paneling. Good luck, in convincing your father that this is a good decision.Should i paint my wood paneling and why?
I painted all the paneling in a house I bought back in the 70s and never regretted it. However, in that house the ';remodelers'; had put different colors of paneling in the same room! Wood paneling can look very dated but once it's painted, there's no undoing it. Also, paneling tends to not show dirt, etc., like a painted wall will. Can you be satisfied with rejuvenating the wood instead? Perhaps this would satisfy both you and your dad.
if you paint it a darker color it makes the room look small, but cozy. if you paint neutral, it will feel light and airy.
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im confused on what your wanting to do, but wood paneling thats trim, shouldnt be painted...if your room is actual wood insted of dry wall, maybe try a stain insted of a paint, a paint would look bad, were as a stain would look pretty tight
You can paint wood paneling, needs tobe cleaned and primed first then painted. People do it all the time to change a room. Your parents need to come to an agreement before you do anything though.
As long as your living in your parents house then do as they say and if they can not agree then do not paint until they do.
I think this is something your parents have to work out. :)
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