One of the marks of a professional interior wall repair or paint job is paying attention to detail. It can look sloppy are obvious and unsightly cracks and gaps, like when there's a crack where painted drywall meets wood paneling. To conceal most cracks, it will only take some painter's tape and caulking to create a clean, straight line where the drywall and wood paneling meet. This method works on both smooth and textured drywall.
Instructions
1. Wipe or brush down the corner to get rid of dust and grime. Let it dry, so the painter's tape sticks properly.
2. Apply 1-inch painter's tape in a straight line to the wood paneling, from ceiling to floor. Leave a thin reveal of paneling -- about 1/8 of an inch -- showing. Press the tape down firmly with your fingers.
3. Snip the tip off of a tube of paintable silicone caulking to match the size of bead you need. Most tubes of caulk have lines scored on the tip to guide you.
4. Apply a bead of caulking along the masking tape, then immediately smooth it down with your finger or a damp rag. It should cover the exposed edge of the wood paneling.
5. Remove the tape before the caulk dries. Start at the top, and pull it slowly straight down. This will leave you with a perfect straight line that fills the gap. If the painted wall is already white, the caulking won't show up. To paint the wall a different color, wait until the caulking has dried for at least four hours before applying paint.
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