I m surprised no one recommend a fiberglass mesh backer to plaster over.
Plaster over paneled walls.
There s nothing more annoying than trying to reattach loose paneling in a finished room.
If the paneling is pockmarked scratched up or riddled with divots it will need spackle as well.
One of the fastest ways to cover old damaged or cracked plaster walls is to hang drywall over them.
Alternatively you can install a layer of 1 4 drywall directly over the paneling.
Removing or covering over paneling option 1.
Use a spackling trowel to smoothly fill in the lines and create an even surface along the entire wall.
Use undiluted pre mixed joint.
If the wall has plaster or drywall behind the paneling and the paneling wasn t glued to the.
If the paneling is still visible apply a second coat of primer once the first coat completely dries.
The best way to install paneling on plaster or drywall is with adhesive.
Regular plaster takes some skill to apply but many modern earth or clay plasters make it possible for a first timer to.
Apply a thin coat of all purpose non setting drywall compound over the entire wall and scrape it flat with the drywall blade.
Plaster can be applied right over wood paneling with the right preparation.
Using 1 4 inch sheets you can cover old imperfections without adding too much additional finish work.
Nailed only paneling never feels solid and may eventually loosen.
Plaster in a roll is a one step wall finish that covers concrete block old plaster existing paneling and more faster plaster is a paintable wall covering which covers paneling ceramic tile.
Plaster wall finishes generally last longer than paint jobs or wallpaper do.
Allow the second coat to dry.
After plaster dries it hardens stone like similar to its original form as raw limestone or gypsum.
This process is called skim coating.
Spackle should be used to fill in the lines that connect the panels together.