One of the most common problems in homes is paneling. Faux wooden paneling found its heyday in the sixties and seventies, and has become the nightmare of the modern decorator.

In those days, wooden paneling was often put up in lieu of drywall because it was easier and cheaper. The problem with paneling is that it's dark, dull, outdated, and difficult to replace.
Not everyone has the money or energy to take on the project of tearing out walls of old paneling and replacing them with drywall. It can be a financial and mental drain.

Thankfully there is a cheaper solution. Painting paneling has been an overlooked solution to this common problem. I've met many people who did not believe that their wooden paneling could be painted, and many more that believed that painted paneling would look terrible.

Neither of those is true. Paneling can be painted, and it can look great. You can turn that dark and dingy paneling into something bright in the course of a few hours. But there are several special preparation steps that need to be followed to get great and lasting results.
Here is what you'll need

Liquid Deglosser
Oil-based (Shellac-based) Primer
Latex Eggshell or Satin Finish Paint
3/8" Nap Paint Roller
2" Nylon-Poly Brush
Painter's Tape