Should *I* paint over paneling?
 

I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

"Darryl" wrote in message
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I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

I think I've got the same paneling in the basement of a house I plan to own
for a good while. I'm going with the sand and paint option. I've seen it
done before, and if you sand adequately and use a decent primer, the result
is nice.

"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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"Darryl" wrote in message
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I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

I think I've got the same paneling in the basement of a house I plan to
own
for a good while. I'm going with the sand and paint option. I've seen it
done before, and if you sand adequately and use a decent primer, the
result
is nice.


Save both of you some work. A through washing with a stong soap (like TSP),
quality primer and paint. Beats the hell out of sanding any day.


Colbyt

I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

I think I've got the same paneling in the basement of a house I plan to own
for a good while. I'm going with the sand and paint option. I've seen it
done before, and if you sand adequately and use a decent primer, the result
is nice.

What sort of grit are you going with? 320? Although I do like
Colby's suggestion of TSP instead of the sanding :-) But TSP is a
cancer-suspect agent, isn't it?

There are TSP substitutes but always wear gloves. Be sure it wasnt
waxed or oiled or clean it real good. There are alot of nice Paper
liners that can be used and painted over. What you do depens on the
house and quality of job you want. Painted paneling is just that,
painted paneling.

Since you're selling soon, I'd just prime and paint.

I'm not sure washing is easier than sanding, if you have a sanding pad
that attaches to a pole [like drywallers and some painters have]. A
paint shop will have pads and poles.

And 320 seems awfully light to me. I'd go with nothing less than 200,
probably 150. Or you go with the sanding screens.

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"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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"Darryl" wrote in message
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I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

I think I've got the same paneling in the basement of a house I plan to
own
for a good while. I'm going with the sand and paint option. I've seen
it
done before, and if you sand adequately and use a decent primer, the
result
is nice.


Save both of you some work. A through washing with a stong soap (like
TSP),
quality primer and paint. Beats the hell out of sanding any day.


Colbyt

I tried the no-sand routine in a small room with the same paneling. The
paneling is so slick that a slight bump with anything will knock loose a
chunk of paint. Next time, I'll spend a few minutes sanding. The random
orbit sander (or maybe a pole sander) will make fairly quick work of it...

Darryl wrote:
I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint

Depending on the panning and it's condition you may not need to sand (a
good cleaning may be sufficient) or sanding may not work at all (paper
finished paneling)

or drywall? Opinions?

Drywall would normally be my suggestion, but it is really a personal
choice. I have seen some situations where painted paneling looked great and
many where it looked like painted paneling.

The house will be sold within the next year or two.

--
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

If it is a gloss paneling sanding and primer for gloss surfaces is
needed, not cheap all around primer

Darryl wrote:
I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

If you're selling it, leave the big work (drywall/remodeling) for the
next guy. Some of the new primers, such as Benjamin Moore's Fresh
Start, would be a good choice. You can paint over gloss paint,
formica, etc. without sanding. Of course sanding will give you more
bite and all, but if you're selling save yourself the sanding and dust
routine.

R

Darryl wrote:

The house will be sold within the next year or two.

How much will this affect the sale price?

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Darryl wrote:
I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

Could you just leave it as it is? If not new drywall will certainly
present a better appearance than old painted paneling. If you do
decide to paint, consider filling the grooves in the paneling with
some type of caulk or filler. It may look better than just painting
the paneling.
--

Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland

"Darryl" wrote in message
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I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

I painted my paneling which was stained and discolored (circa 1962). I
don't regret it. Use a good primer like Zinsser BIN. Consider painting the
trim and baseboards a different color.

Have you considered wallpaper? use quality paper and no one can tell
what is under it.

"Darryl" wrote in message
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I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.



Aw man. If you weren't selling it, I'd say leave it alone. In 5 years it
will be all the rage; and if you can find some avacado appliances and shag
carpet - you'd probably get triple your asking price.

You all think I'm being a smartass - I can hear you whispering!.....

But just wait, watch, and see.

I'm trying to decide what to do with the basement (late 70's)
paneling--it's either a quick sand and paint or drywall? Opinions?
The house will be sold within the next year or two.

Aw man. If you weren't selling it, I'd say leave it alone. In 5 years it
will be all the rage; and if you can find some avacado appliances and shag
carpet - you'd probably get triple your asking price.

You all think I'm being a smartass - I can hear you whispering!.....

But just wait, watch, and see.

Lol!

Thanks for all the replies and laughs! I still haven't decided what
to do, but I've got all the input I need to make the decision.

Darryl.