tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post2469473220199213821..comments2024-03-28T19:30:55.392-04:00Comments on SoPo Cottage: Dining Room and Foyer: Before and After Knotty Pine PanelingLaurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-63460551670927437142021-08-23T08:28:24.899-04:002021-08-23T08:28:24.899-04:00As nice as it is. I love wood and would leave the ...As nice as it is. I love wood and would leave the wood and use trim and other items to brighten it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11442110802275482453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-87227048033088702012021-05-12T18:27:18.441-04:002021-05-12T18:27:18.441-04:00Thanks so much!!Thanks so much!!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803007744176744638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-8858746436939218272021-05-12T12:24:47.877-04:002021-05-12T12:24:47.877-04:00I always use a satin finish on woodwork. Particul...I always use a satin finish on woodwork. Particularly in an old house, it doesn't highlight any flaws!!! Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-41319571270151881512021-05-12T10:58:56.270-04:002021-05-12T10:58:56.270-04:00What finish did you use on the painted paneling? E...What finish did you use on the painted paneling? Eggshell? I’m about to paint my knotty pine and can’t seem to get an answer. Your photo inspired me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803007744176744638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-5161916775526479442021-03-31T18:27:11.713-04:002021-03-31T18:27:11.713-04:00The paneling came off pretty easily, but the plast...The paneling came off pretty easily, but the plaster behind it was a mess (and the wall was smaller due to opening up the doorway to the living room), so we just put up new sheetrock! Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-91066927745683271742021-03-31T15:37:13.000-04:002021-03-31T15:37:13.000-04:00I just came across your blog while looking for sug...I just came across your blog while looking for suggestions on refreshing the wood walls in our living room. I noticed that you took the wood off one of the walls - was that hard to do? Did you have to replace the sheet rock underneath? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-77133664230731681862017-07-22T13:32:58.130-04:002017-07-22T13:32:58.130-04:00I've been considering painting the knotty pine...I've been considering painting the knotty pine in my very small kitchen. The walls and cabinets are all knotty pine and you feel very closed in. This remodel gave me some much needed inspiration. Beautiful job.Delonahttp://yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-53458333631241465052017-06-25T20:40:54.815-04:002017-06-25T20:40:54.815-04:00It sounds like your paint job made a world of diff...It sounds like your paint job made a world of difference! Plus the additional molding must make it look much more sophisticated. Congrats!!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-8379319152620345742017-06-25T18:05:07.635-04:002017-06-25T18:05:07.635-04:00I also painted a dining room in our house that had...I also painted a dining room in our house that had had the dark plastic laminate wood paneling and it made such a difference. You couldn't see the furniture for the dark wood, we put in wood crown molding at top and bottom before, and it just FEELS so much better to me. Your remodel looks fantastic.Winderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247759927947484036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-12485119687140239042017-06-17T06:45:58.598-04:002017-06-17T06:45:58.598-04:00I should warn you that it's a lot of work! We ...I should warn you that it's a lot of work! We sanded the walls down first. Then we applied a coat of oil based primer (we used a sprayer and back brushed to get into all the grooves. Also needed serious respiratory protection!). In a couple of places we still had some 'bleed', so we ended up hand painting primer over those spots. Then we applied two coats of latex. It really looked fabulous when we were done! <br /><br />Regarding insulation - there is usually drywall/plaster behind paneling. So unless you're planning on gutting the walls, it would still be a challenge to insulate behind the paneling.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-61457260636411923172017-06-16T22:36:54.832-04:002017-06-16T22:36:54.832-04:00Do you have any advice for painting wood paneling?...Do you have any advice for painting wood paneling? I have a wood paneled living room/dining room with white carpet and we were going to replace it, but then I saw this post.<br /> My husband is worried about insulation too with wood paneling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331468147320724471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-35393966957674507922017-01-27T07:51:11.060-05:002017-01-27T07:51:11.060-05:00We just scuffed up the old finish, so the new pain...We just scuffed up the old finish, so the new paint would adhere. The biggest key to success is using an oil based primer. You may find on some of the knots, you need 2-3 coats! They tend to keep bleeding through. Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-66716136951706240642017-01-27T00:09:05.104-05:002017-01-27T00:09:05.104-05:00When you sanded, did you just scuff up the old fin...When you sanded, did you just scuff up the old finish or remove all of it. Tackling a very similiar project in next week. And did you you start with a heavy grit sandpaper and go back over with finer ones? Thanks.misthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586710126273235984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-75378401741088068822016-08-30T20:12:47.278-04:002016-08-30T20:12:47.278-04:00My vote is paint it! It's a big job, but prov...My vote is paint it! It's a big job, but provides a great textural backdrop for your room. So much more interesting than drywall!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-19071595735640305352016-08-30T16:02:30.076-04:002016-08-30T16:02:30.076-04:00Thank you for this inspiring post! My whole main ...Thank you for this inspiring post! My whole main floor of my home is knotty pine and I plan to sell in the next 12 months. So stumped on whether to rip it all out and sheetrock or leave as-is. Now your post has thrown a 3rd option into the ring! Looks so beautiful Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-18388876420747967332016-08-13T19:03:23.173-04:002016-08-13T19:03:23.173-04:00Please take a look at the comments above, with the...Please take a look at the comments above, with the instructions. The key is to use an oil based primer. In my case I used a Sherwin Williams product, but I think another brand would be fine. If you see any bleed through with knots, you can go over it with BIN primer. Good luck!<br />Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-71741375033284966442016-08-13T10:53:11.608-04:002016-08-13T10:53:11.608-04:00What did you use to paint your pine paneling? I ha...What did you use to paint your pine paneling? I have some in my living room I really would like to paint vs replacing with new drywall and would love some tips on what you used!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-28572893580528238122016-02-20T14:43:14.003-05:002016-02-20T14:43:14.003-05:00I really can't share costs.....because they di...I really can't share costs.....because they differ so wildly from one location to another, it just wouldn't be helpful. For wall removal, I always have an engineer spec the engineered beams that are required to carry the load. This is also required for getting permits. And we work with our local bank with a line of credit, which allows us to withdraw the money as we need it. Hope that helps and good luck!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-28958439524570677962016-02-20T13:58:09.752-05:002016-02-20T13:58:09.752-05:00I hope this isn't too intrusive, but what was ...I hope this isn't too intrusive, but what was the price range on this project, with wall removal? Also, did you have a specialized contractor or engineer for the wall removal? Did you save or use some sort of improvement loan? We're liking to do similar, so any feedback is appreciated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678668287839211537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-83898837131397695222015-08-23T17:31:06.242-04:002015-08-23T17:31:06.242-04:00Kinda agree.Kinda agree.Ms. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475776424985567051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-22874380030356920512015-08-23T17:30:10.531-04:002015-08-23T17:30:10.531-04:00I'm not for painting knotty pine, but it didn&...I'm not for painting knotty pine, but it didn't look good with laminate flooring & it looks much bigger & nicer. Great job.Ms. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475776424985567051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-24473519095092884982015-07-11T09:50:40.784-04:002015-07-11T09:50:40.784-04:00It is a product made in the US that mimics travert...It is a product made in the US that mimics travertine. But it's ceramic, so it doesn't need any special care! I wish I could remember the name of it.....but my memory isn't quite that good! Sorry. But check your local tile dealer. This type of product has become very popular and I'm sure you can find some good options.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-23822834481973210472015-07-10T13:20:29.738-04:002015-07-10T13:20:29.738-04:00fantastic results! we are painting all of the wood...fantastic results! we are painting all of the wood-paneling in our fixer upper as well! What kind of tile did you use in the foyer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-40259091070158317032015-05-31T01:00:35.426-04:002015-05-31T01:00:35.426-04:00It's very nice, but i can't believe you pa...It's very nice, but i can't believe you painted that gorgeous wood paneling in that room! You kinda lost the cozy feel. Plus now it looks just like every newer home out there. Don't get me wrong, i do like it, but its too nice a material to have painted. :'(<br /><br />i absolutely LOVE your light fixture!! and your tile is very nice tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-68915105481463948892015-01-05T02:00:32.191-05:002015-01-05T02:00:32.191-05:00Isn't it gorgeous? I ordered it from Ballard ...Isn't it gorgeous? I ordered it from Ballard Design. Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.com