Since most knotty pine installations on walls and ceilings are invariably varnished over the years this tends to yellow with age and knotty pine becomes more of an eyesore than a feature.
Painting tongue and groove pine ceiling.
Each rows groove should fit snuggly with the tongue of the last board.
Suitable for use on interior surfaces and spot.
Some old homes with wide sitting porches feature pale aqua paint called haint blue on the ceiling.
Knotty pine or tongue and groove panelling can look amazing in a rustic home.
But it can also overpower a small space making it feel dark and claustrophobic.
You can also see the 1 2 gap between the boards and the edge of the ceiling here.
The first primed boards are up on my diy wood board porch ceiling makeover.
Paneled walls add visual interest but they can also cause a.
Primer shellac based primer sealer and stain killer.
Painting over varnished tongue and groove.
Be sure to pine both sides the ends and inside the grooves to seal out any moisture.