Knotty pine paneling is an inexpensive material that works great for creating a rustic log cabin feel.
Painting knotty pine tongue and groove paneling.
Knotty pine or tongue and groove panelling can look amazing in a rustic home.
Painting over stained knotty pine.
Tongue and groove paneling consists of sections of wood held together by a locking mechanism.
Since most knotty pine installations on walls and ceilings are invariably varnished over the years this tends to yellow with age and knotty pine becomes more of an eyesore than a feature.
The wood is often stained and varnished.
But it can also overpower a small space making it feel dark and claustrophobic.
Traditional knotty pine is characterized by warm yellow to orange colors.
As you know from my ramblings post a few weeks ago i had three makeover projects underway at the 70 s landing pad the mudroom laundry room the guest room and the guest bathroom.
If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it.
Painting over tongue groove paneling.
If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.
Most wood species need at least one coat of primer before painting to seal the pores ensure even coverage and encourage long wear.
Stained knotty pine is more.
Knotty pine is used anywhere wood appears as a decor element.