how to hide seams in decorative wall paneling

@Patricia Colwell Consulting, the seam can end up where ever we want I suppose within that 96" side refrigerator panel. But wall paint would work just as great. Trim cracks easily, so take plenty of time to loosen it first. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Thanks. I wa. Even though you cant see the dust, its there and gets in the way. Before you can get down to filling the seams and making these invisible to the eye, you cant go without preparing the surface of the paneling. The most important thing to do is make sure the boards are joined together properly. Use a semi-gloss paint to add depth and elegance. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. I would research paintable acrylic caulking. I currently caulk all my seams when I trim out doorways and windows. Sarah-Millet-Photography. See more, My cabinets have at least 5 or 6 coats of primer and white paint that is caked with grease from yrs of cooking. If you want it to look like the panels are set against the wall, then select a color that contrasts the color of the panels. Applies Easily - Self Stick Tape. Wood paneling was popular from the 1950s through the 1970s for being low-cost and easy to install. Cover Ugly Old Wood Paneling: Decorating Tricks and Tips They are more inexpensive, easier to clean, and dry out at a faster rate than other primers, but they dont block stains from wood like cedar. Tip. If you dont take care of it now at this stage, after youre done, you can have little white stripes showing every four feet throughout the room. If you want the natural clear-coat or stained wood look, then natural wood (such as hemlock) is the best way to go. When it comes to accent walls, there is no hard and fast rule. With careful sanding, the compound creates a smooth surface you can easily refinish with a new coat of paint. Smearing caulk on butted edges will show, especially in oblique lighting.