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claire_johnson75

To strip or not to strip? Wooden paneling

il y a 8 ans
Dernière modification : il y a 8 ans

Hi,

So I've recently moved into a period flat in Edinburgh and it's a little... white. Not good in freezing Scotland! However, it has wooden paneling from the floor to the dado rail. At the moment it's painted, but I was considering trying to expose the wood to add a little warmth. The flat was built in the late 1800s, does anybody know what the wood is likely to be like underneath, and how best to remove the paint, sand and seal? (image shows a different room but same paneling) Any ideas?

Thanks,
Claire

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  • il y a 8 ans
    Hi, I would agree with Bagpuss... Don't do it! I renovated an old Victorian property and all the painted wood was in very bad condition, not rotten just pitted and filled etc. I think you should just sand and repaint in a slightly warmer colour. Good luck

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      il y a 8 ans

      That is not a project to undertake lightly! It is most probably oak, but honestly could be anything, depending on what was around at the time of the build. Also, as it's nearly 200 years old, supposing it is original, it is likely to have been painted many, many, many times. Taking the paint off will be a labour of love, and you can only use sanders on the flat pieces, the rest will have to be done by hand & will take a very, very long time. It will also (almost definately ) be pitted in areas and may have been filled over the years, with filler or paint that you will not be able to get out of the little holes. Thus you will not end up with a completely paint free, perfect surface. The large panels will probably be very old ply, and that is a devil to sand without splitting it. Paint stripper these days is almost useless since the change in E.U regulations which removed most of the stripping properties. Only a professional with a licence to use the proper stuff ( acid based ) will get that off more quickly and it will still have much of the same effect. It's very unlikely to end up looking perfect.

      Thus, based on the above, I would highly recommend not stripping it back at all. Just sand and paint with a warmer colour.

      Claire Johnson a remercié User
    • PRO
      il y a 8 ans
      Hello Claire. You are lucky to have the panelling. @BagpussAntiques offers very good advice as it doesn't look like a simple DIY project. Perhaps you should ask a professional painter/decorators advise. I'm based in Edinburgh & if you send me an e-mail I'll recommend someone for you to contact. Best, CPI
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      il y a 8 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 8 ans

      If you are inquisitive I would strip a very, very small section of panelling to at least know what lies beneath. But I would also do the same with the fireplace and the window shutters. If the window shutters are not working but could be brought back to life then that might be worthwhile. If you find marble behind the paint on the fireplace only use wooden scrapers to remove the paint or you will scratch it.

      As said above if you totally strip off the paint on the panelling you could at any point change your mind due to hidden problems the paint has covered up. Another solution is to use a specialist painter who can, very realistically grain/paint the panels to look however you want them to, Cait Whitson is near you and amazing - look at: www.decoratescotland.com or www.facebook.com/carteblanchedecorativepainters

      Claire Johnson a remercié Tim Wood Limited
    • il y a 8 ans

      Or you can leave it white and paint the walls above a different colour.

    • il y a 8 ans

      some pictures and a blind would warm it up

    • il y a 8 ans
      Wouldn't change it ... Looks so nice. Maybe wallpaper above the panelling to tie in with your sofa and cushions
    • il y a 8 ans
      Gorgeous! I would paint all the walls, panelling, skirtings, wood work the same colour: a light warm grey. What a fab room!
    • PRO
      il y a 8 ans

      Hello Claire,

      I agree that repainting might be the way forward and that should include the Windows. If you do choose to strip the panels then I would do the windows as well.. Then maybe paint the fire surround a darker colour to compliment.. :))

      Claire Johnson a remercié Amber Jeavons Ltd
    • il y a 8 ans
      I can't see anything in the wall which leads me to think the overall whiteness is not to do with the panels but the lack of decoration.
      I like the panels painted, you could change the colour but I think hung pictures will have the biggest impact.
    • il y a 8 ans

      Yes, it's a bit of an old photo, i have some gorgeous pictures and mirrors now which have made a big difference! Thanks everyone, I think I will try painting the walls a warmer shade and leave the paneling as is :)

    • il y a 8 ans

      I personally think you should keep it painted. It would be a terrible job to get the paint off and maybe you will never get it right again if it all goes wrong. You will have to know what you are doing before you start that job. Take a look at these pics, maybe you could get some ideas from them. To make a room feel cosy and warm make sure you have interlined luxury fabric curtains as a starter. In the green pic, I'm thinking shades to match your suite, disregarding the ceiling obviously! I happen to like the gold too.

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      il y a 8 ans

      I defo think that you should just give it a light rub down and then use a different colour on it. This can introduce some warmth- the time you will spend sanding that to bare would will be an absolute mission!

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    • PRO
      il y a 8 ans

      This eco paint stripper sounds good, there are good reviews about it if you decide to strip the paint: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Strip-Paint-Varnish-Remover/dp/B004R26RN6

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