I'm getting ready to remodel my basement. It was finished 20 years ago with some kind of old thin "wood" paneling that I now want to take down.

I'm thinking that there has to be a better paneling out there nowadays, and one that can be installed by a homeowner. Does anyone know of a brand, or where to get some?

I absolutely know there is something better out there and asked at home depot and was directed to the panelling you are talking of. I haven't found any on the web and was thinking of the panels that are already coloured and textured and ready to install, but can't find them. I am in the same boat as you!

Today there are quite a few options to chose from.

One is an OSB(Oriented Strand Board)panel which has simulated wood graining and lines in it,this is called T-111,both exterior and interior applications.Primed for painting.

Also there is an MDO board(man made high density board,smiler to Masonite)with or without patterns.

Also,you might consider wainscoting,a tongue and groove board,this is something you can install yourself and do it right over the existing paneling(with glue/adhesive)

Hope this helps both you and tickle a little,

Ken

Thanks for your help Ken... I'll look into it!

KBC, the panelling you mention in your post cannot be available in Canada, so that lets me out because it sounds exactly what I had in mind, and I knew there was something else out there.

My problem is my house is l940s and previous owner who buiilt it put some really gross wallpaper in the living room (heavily embossed and old). What is under it is new plaster, at least as far as my journeys have discovered. I don't want to take off all that wallpaper because it means taking it off and then repairing the wall for painting.

I was thinking I would like to panel it and have panelling that is patterned and ready for painting.

Any suggestions ! I actually had pictured the panelling looking like boards vertically and painting that, as that style would suit my purposes.

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Originally Posted by tickle

KBC, the panelling you mention in your post cannot be available in Canada, so that lets me out because it sounds exactly what I had in mind, and I knew there was something else out there.

My problem is my house is l940s and previous owner who buiilt it put some really gross wallpaper in the living room (heavily embossed and old). What is under it is new plaster, at least as far as my journies have discovered. I dont want to take off all that wallpaper because it means taking it off and then repairing the wall for painting.

I was thinking I would like to panel it and have panelling that is patterned and ready for painting.

Any suggestions ! I actually had pictured the panelling looking like boards vertically and painting that, as that style would suit my purposes.

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I did,at one time, come across a panel with wallpaper already on it,all that was needed was the trim to cover the joints(memory needs some more coffee to serve me right)

The trim was flat stock with the wallpaper covering even the edge of it, I thought this was a wonderful addition to the finished wall effect I was attempting.(This I found at a home decorating store/paint supplier/wallpaper supplier.)

Also, there was a simulated wood panel(looked like wainscot)which you can probably paint,although I think it is already finished(clear coat), but almost anything can be painted:)

I know what you are referring to about taking off the many layered paper and repairing the plaster walls behind, but that might be worthwhile too.

Paneling here in the states, depreciates a homes' value,not increase it(since the '70's the paneling industry hasn't been what it used to be.)

Helpful?

Ken

I agree panelling depreciates the value, even here in Canada, outdated. But... the panels I saw advertised didn't look like panelling. Thanks for your answer, ken, I appreciate it.

Supreme Wainscot is available at the Home Depot and it allows you to design your own wainscoting or full wall. View examples in the photo gallery on www.supremewainscot.com