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What is Beadboard?

Beadboard is a type of paneling that can be used in many parts of your home and for many purposes. It is characterized by a series of thin raised strips, or beads that flow along each panel. A very popular wall paneling in the 1920s, it was originally made out of scraps of wood and left unfinished, painted or stained. Today’s beadboard is slightly different. You can find beadboard paneling in solid oak, pine, fir or MDF (which is a wood composite). Painted white or off white, it evokes the charm of a New England cottage by the shore. Paired … Continue reading →

Reclaiming Unused Spaces: Treating Walls I

Getting your unfinished basement shaped up is going to be great. You’re going to have a lot more useable space, and you’ll feel good about transforming the area yourself. Now, that you have addressed the ceiling, it’s time to move on to the walls. Paneling Okay, before you object, at least consider it. Paneling is very cheap and it’s generally pretty simple to install. It doesn’t have to be dark, ugly paneling either, since there are many more choices available today than there were in the past. Some styles look just like wallpaper. Using paneling is a far simpler, more … Continue reading →

How to Paint Paneling

Let’s face it, most paneling is so yesterday. Fortunately, you can freshen up your walls, lighten up your space, and update your decor, by painting. You may have heard that you can’t paint paneling. It’s simply not true. The fact is you can paint paneling; it just has to be done properly. If you don’t properly prep and prime the surface first, your paint will begin to chip away almost as soon as it dries. Many people have had bad experiences with painting paneling, but it is because they didn’t take the proper measures before applying paint. I have some … Continue reading →