After you've cleaned and removed any wax that is on the paneling, use a primer like PPG's Seal-Grip, Zinnser's Bin 123 or a high quality oil based enamel undercoat. I would steer away from the cheaper Kilz primers.
First apply a good, even coat of primer (kilz interior primer/sealer works well on paneling) Once the primer has dried completely you will be able to see clearly where any holes or cracks are in the paneling, as you will want to fill any such voids before you apply the paint. When the primer is dry and all the nail, tack and screw holes are filled you can then apply the paint. I like to use a short nap fleece roller cover for surfaces like paneling. The fleece (sheep skin) rollers are a little more expensive but they do not spatter paint everywhere like other roller covers and they last a lot longer.
polyurethane is the best and most expensive
The best base coat for painting walls is a simple primer, usually white that will cover the wall in a simple finish. A further coat may be needed afterwards.
Kidrobot's Munnyworld website reccomends Krylon sandable primer, but to be honest, I haven't primed a munny before.
Unfortunately, because Old English is an oil based product with dark stain in it, you will not be able to remove it from the paneling. However, if you are wanting to paint the paneling, the best thing to do would be to apply a 'stain killer' to the paneling first, such as Kilz, available at your local hardware or paint store. This also works well to block any 'stain' that is on your walls before painting, such as lipstick, ink, pencil, etc. and prevent the stain from bleeding through the new paint.
First apply a good, even coat of primer (kilz interior primer/sealer works well on paneling) Once the primer has dried completely you will be able to see clearly where any holes or cracks are in the paneling, as you will want to fill any such voids before you apply the paint. When the primer is dry and all the nail, tack and screw holes are filled you can then apply the paint. I like to use a short nap fleece roller cover for surfaces like paneling. The fleece (sheep skin) rollers are a little more expensive but they do not spatter paint everywhere like other roller covers and they last a lot longer.
polyurethane is the best and most expensive
Staining cedar will always last longer than painting it. In either case the wood must be clean. Do not spray stain. If painting use two coats of primer and if using a oil base primer use a oil base topcoat.
The best base coat for painting walls is a simple primer, usually white that will cover the wall in a simple finish. A further coat may be needed afterwards.
You can buy primer anywhere. Like walmart or hardware stores near you. If you want the best primer the best place to go would be like lowes or home depot.
Kidrobot's Munnyworld website reccomends Krylon sandable primer, but to be honest, I haven't primed a munny before.
There is no "best" primer. It would depend on the condition and surface you are priming and what you are top coating the primer with,
Unfortunately, because Old English is an oil based product with dark stain in it, you will not be able to remove it from the paneling. However, if you are wanting to paint the paneling, the best thing to do would be to apply a 'stain killer' to the paneling first, such as Kilz, available at your local hardware or paint store. This also works well to block any 'stain' that is on your walls before painting, such as lipstick, ink, pencil, etc. and prevent the stain from bleeding through the new paint.
There is a brand of paint sold in most hardware outlets for painting plastic or vinyl . This paint does not need primer first. It is called Krylon Fusion.
I have wood paneling in my living room. It is high quality picture frame paneling. What is the best wood furniture cleaner that would work on my walls?
In the room - sweep, vaccum, dust, wipe down the walls (use a just barely damp cloth for best results. In a small area, a tack cloth is best.
All primers should be applied to clean, dry, grease-free surfaces. It is a good idea to lightly sand surfaces followed by wiping off any dust , with a tack rag, or with a damp cloth before applying primer, another coat of primer can be applied with a finished coat for the best results before painting.