Almost anything can be whitewashed.
T&G paneling stands for tongue and groove. This type of paneling interlocks when it is installed to give the wall a smooth and even look. No matter where the paneling is in the house, it will collect dust and become dirty over time. Cleaning the paneling is one option to help restore its look. One way to clean the wood paneling is to whitewash it. This is also referred to as paint wiping and the goal is to allow the wood grain to show through while coloring the underlying wood.
Instructions
1. Cover everything in the room that is not going to be painted with drop cloths and plastic.
Tape rolls of plastic sheeting over the windows with masking tape and cover the floor with a drop cloth. Remove any picture frames from the paneling and cover all the other walls with plastic.
2. Sweep all the wood with a broom and wipe it down with a clean rag.
Remove any dirt and debris on the paneling. Sand it with 150-grit sandpaper, covering the wall in smooth even strokes.
3. Shake the gallon can of oil-based, semigloss enamel paint by hand.
Pour a pint of mineral spirits into the gallon of paint. Add one pint for every gallon of paint being used. Pour the mixture into a paint tray and apply the mixture to the paneling with a paint roller.
4. Move from side to side across the paneling and cover everything with one coat of fresh paint.
Dab the corners with the paint brush and allow the paint to sit for a few minutes. Wipe off all of the paneling with a clean rag.
5. Run the rag carefully over the paneling to remove the paint from the wall.
the top across and down to the bottom of the paneling, until it has all been wiped off.
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