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Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner paint their home office. The office is covered in pine paneling and has recently been updated, but the paneling needs a coat of paint. They choose the right shade of blue before prepping the room and covering the walls in a gray primer. Once the primer dries, the two work together to roll and brush the navy paint on the wall for a beautiful finish.
How To Paint Pine Paneling
- Apply rosin paper to the ground and tape it in place. Be sure to overlap the strips of rosin paper to prevent any gaps.
- Apply painter’s tape anywhere you don’t want to primer or paint. Be sure to avoid applying the tape to the paneling to minimize touch-up.
- Stir and pour the primer into a paint tray. Use the paintbrush to cut in along any edges or trim. Also, use the brush to work the primer into the gaps between the boards. Use the paint roller to apply the paint to the faces of the paneling. Allow the primer to dry before deciding if a second coat is necessary. Apply a second coat as needed. Note: If you’re painting the paneling a dark color, use a tinted primer to create a better base coat and finished result.
- Clean the brush, change the roller and trays, and repeat the process with the paint. Cut in along the edges of the trim and corners with the brush and work paint into the gaps between the boards. Then, roll the paint onto the surface with the paint roller. Allow the paint to dry before applying a second coat.
- Carefully remove the painter’s tape and allow the paint to dry for at least 24 hours before moving any items into the room.
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To prep the office, Mauro uses painter’s tape to tape off the built-in cabinet, windows, and decorative molding above the wood panels and lays out floor paper to protect the floors.
To prime the wood panels, Mauro uses a grey-tinted water-based primer and sealer. Mauro uses a water-based acrylic paint with a matte finish for the paint. The paint color name is “Gentleman’s Gray.” Mauro applies the primer and paint to the panels using rollers with a 3/8 inch nap. Mauro cuts in around the edges of the panels using 1- 1/2 inch angled brush for the cutting lines.
