In article , Julia Betancóurt de Velasquez
says...

Is paneling for a basement really that dated? I want to redo my basement,
which has old paneling on it. I prefer not to do drywall because it is is
thicker, and might require re-laying the carpet and tackless.

I know some paneling can look pretty tacky, but I'd get the real wood stuff,
and put a clear water poly finish on it so it doesn't yellow.



Get it, enjoy it. And reassess the situation when/if you sell.

Right now, old panelling can be dressed up for wider appeal by priming and
painting. In the future, who knows, it might even be considered very in vogue
and you can leave it as is. Or you can prime and paint it then.

Houses are for the living, not the leaving. Don't worry so much about it as if
you're staging to sell it all the time.

Cheers,

Banty