You will get better results if you aim your effort at removing the paneling and preparing the wall board or plaster behind it. Paneling, even if you fill the grooves, will have waves.
If I were going to leave the paneling on because it was applied with adhesive that created excessive damage to the wall behind it, I would put 1/4" drywall panels over it and tape and spackle.
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.
To transform wood paneling to look like drywall, you can fill in the panel grooves with joint compound, sand the surface smooth, and then paint it with a primer and paint to achieve a smooth finish similar to drywall.
To effectively cover paneling in your home, you can follow these steps: Clean the paneling surface thoroughly to remove any dirt or grease. Fill in any gaps or holes with wood filler and sand the surface smooth. Prime the paneling with a high-quality primer to ensure good adhesion. Paint the paneling with a paint color of your choice, using a roller or brush for even coverage. For a more drastic change, you can also cover the paneling with wallpaper or fabric using adhesive.
Wall paneling is easy to install, even for novice do-it-yourselfers. Before installing the paneling, let it set in the room for at least a day to adjust to the humidity level. Paneling will absorb moisture from the air, so it's important to allow room for expansion. Leave small gaps along the top, bottom and sides of each sheet. If the wall shows through between the cracks, use a marker to fill in the space so it's not noticeable.
The best methods for repairing cracks in paint on a wall are to clean the area, fill the crack with spackling compound, sand it smooth, prime the area, and then repaint the wall.
To hide cracks in a ceiling, you can fill them in with a joint compound or spackling paste, smooth it out with a putty knife, and then paint over the repaired area to blend it in with the rest of the ceiling. If the cracks are recurring or severe, it may be necessary to address any underlying structural issues before repairing the surface.
I would imagine you could but you sure are creating a ton of work for yourself. Painted wood paneling -grooves and all is being done a lot these days and looks great. I think I would consider covering the paneling with 1/2" sheet rock if a smooth surface was the goal. After all - what price sanity?!
To effectively repair wood cracks, you can use wood filler or epoxy resin to fill in the cracks. Sand the area smooth once the filler has dried, and then finish with a coat of paint or stain to match the rest of the wood.
To fix wood cracks effectively, you can use wood filler or epoxy resin to fill in the cracks. Sand the area smooth once the filler has dried, and then apply a matching stain or paint to blend it in with the rest of the wood.
Colorbond is a paint that can fill cracks in many different materials. When the paint enters the crack it form a complete molecular bond that cannot be reversed.
To effectively repair cracks in wood, you can use wood filler or epoxy resin to fill in the cracks. Sand the area smooth once the filler has dried, and then finish with a matching stain or paint to blend the repair with the rest of the wood.
If by wall board you are referring to drywall (aka gyprock or plasterboard) then you use drywall mud and tape in the usual manner. If however you are referring to paneling, then it is a different matter.