Painting Wall Paneling Without Sanding. When you choose to paint wood paneling in the house use high-quality products and take the proper steps. You know the stuff -- its usually made out of cheap particle board or lauan with a thin veneer on the finish side thats designed to look like individual wood.
To paint over glossy paint you need to prepare the walls first. Jenny- Nope no sanding required unless your paneling is splintered or damaged where youd need to smooth things out. Once the second coat of primer is dry coat walls with one coat of High-Quality Latex Paint and let dry.
I hate sanding as much as anyone but it really does make a huge difference.
Jenny- Nope no sanding required unless your paneling is splintered or damaged where youd need to smooth things out. Painting wood paneling is cost expensive and it will give a fresh and bright look to the dull paneling. A deglosser is wiped onto the paneling acting as a liquid sandpaper so the paint will stick. The bar is positioned wrong.