Handy tips for revitalizing paneled rooms

FALLBROOK – Paneling is a relatively low-cost way to cover problem walls.

In the 1960s and 1970s, paneling was very popular. Sold in large panels, paneling was essentially easy to hang, and quickly became a staple of dens and finished basements.

But few of today’s homeowners are enamored with the look of faux wood paneling. Those who purchase homes that have paneling on the walls often search for ways to transform the look of rooms in which the walls are covered in paneling. While paneling does go up quickly, removing it may not be as simple. In some cases, paneling was placed on wood fr...