- 1). Use a combination of one part mild dish detergent to four parts warm water to clean the walls thoroughly. If you are painting a kitchen wall, be sure to use a deglosser to remove the grease from the wall from cooking food.
- 2). Use painter's tape on the paneling to protect items such as windows or appliances from paint splash or drips. If you want to protect larger items such as stoves, you can place cardboard under the painter's tape.
- 3). Place a drop cloth or two in the area where you will be working. This protects the floor from accidental spills or drips. You can discard the plastic drop cloths and reuse canvas made drop cloths.
- 4). Apply the primer on the paneling before painting. Primer gives the paint an area to adhere to. The primer and paint will be applied the same way. Brush in the primer at corners and cracks and use a roller brush for the straight panel walls. Most primers only need one coat to cover the wall and the striped indentations. Let the primer dry thoroughly before applying the paint.
- 5). Add the interior paint over the primer with new brushes and rollers. Paint the corners with the brush and use the roller for straight areas for even coverage. Let the paneling dry the allotted time before applying a second coat.
- 6). Examine the walls for thin paint or bare spots. Use your judgment with a second coat of paint. If you do paint another coat, use the same methods as mentioned above.
- 7). Complete the painting process by letting the second coat dry and carefully remove the painter's tape from the walls. Wait a few days before hanging pictures on the paneling.
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