The technique that drywall finishers use to smooth an uneven wall or one that has an unwanted texture is called skim coating, and it can be used to cover old wood paneling. All-purpose joint ...

DEAR TIM: My wife and I bought a 35-year-old home that has thin wood paneling in several rooms. We don't like the dark paneling and want to make the room lighter in appearance. We're thinking about drywalling the rooms, but the paneling is so much

Drywall Over Paneling. There are several ways to deal with paneling. 35 years ago, wooden paneling was a very popular product used to finish interior living spaces. It was often dark and created a very warm living space that was complimented by earthy col