How to Make a Paneling Wall Look Like a Tuscan Wall

Prepare the wood paneling for painting by removing any dirt and grime from the surface with a TSP cleaner. Apply the cleaner to the surface and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a lint-free rag.

Repair any blemishes or cracks on the walls using caulk. Gently squeeze caulk into the damaged area. Use a medium-grit sandpaper to sand down the edges of the repaired area to create a smooth finish.

Open the can of stain-blocking primer. Stir the paint and pour it gently into a paint tray. Use a 2-inch tapered brush to paint around the edges of the wood paneling, a process known as cutting in.

Roll a paint roller through the primer. Apply to the wall, using long, even strokes. Work from the top to the bottom. Cover the entire wall with primer. Allow the primer to dry completely.

Touch up any areas where the primer did not cover with the 2-inch tapered brush. The grooves between panels are often the most difficult to paint. Work in long, even strokes, applying a thin coat of primer so it does not drip.

Open the can of deep gold paint. Apply it over the primer using the same techniques described in Steps 3 through 5. Allow the paint to dry completely before applying a second coat.

Mix equal parts of the dark colored paint and clear glaze in a bucket. Stir until the two products are perfectly combined. The glaze and paint combinations should be thin and transparent. Add more glaze to achieve this consistency, if necessary.

Dip a sea sponge into the glaze-paint combination. Apply the paint to the wall by dabbing it on over the dry, gold paint. Work in small, circular motions covering the entire wall. This process, known as color washing, adds texture and depth to the walls.