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Is Paneling Dated Julia Betancóurt de Velasquez 07-14-2007
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Posted by Julia Betancóurt de Velasquez on July 14, 2007, 8:03 am
Is paneling for a basement really that dated? I want to redo my basement,
which has old paneling on it. I prefer not to do drywall because it is is
thicker, and might require re-laying the carpet and tackless.

I know some paneling can look pretty tacky, but I'd get the real wood stuff,
and put a clear water poly finish on it so it doesn't yellow.



Posted by ythread on July 14, 2007, 8:11 am

> Is paneling for a basement really that dated? I want to redo my basement,
> which has old paneling on it. I prefer not to do drywall because it is is
> thicker, and might require re-laying the carpet and tackless.
>
> I know some paneling can look pretty tacky, but I'd get the real wood
> stuff, and put a clear water poly finish on it so it doesn't yellow.
>
Without seeing it it's hard *for me* to say. But after watching hours and
hours of flip/sell this house and flipping 3 houses I'd say yes. If you are
settling down in this house, go for it. If you're planning on selling I'd go
for a more contemporary look.




Posted by Banty on July 14, 2007, 10:31 am
says...
>
>Is paneling for a basement really that dated? I want to redo my basement,
>which has old paneling on it. I prefer not to do drywall because it is is
>thicker, and might require re-laying the carpet and tackless.
>
>I know some paneling can look pretty tacky, but I'd get the real wood stuff,
>and put a clear water poly finish on it so it doesn't yellow.
>
>

Get it, enjoy it. And reassess the situation when/if you sell.

Right now, old panelling can be dressed up for wider appeal by priming and
painting. In the future, who knows, it might even be considered very in vogue
and you can leave it as is. Or you can prime and paint it then.

Houses are for the living, not the leaving. Don't worry so much about it as if
you're staging to sell it all the time.

Cheers,

Banty


Posted by krw on July 14, 2007, 12:43 pm
says...
> says...
> >
> >Is paneling for a basement really that dated? I want to redo my basement,
> >which has old paneling on it. I prefer not to do drywall because it is is
> >thicker, and might require re-laying the carpet and tackless.
> >
> >I know some paneling can look pretty tacky, but I'd get the real wood stuff,
> >and put a clear water poly finish on it so it doesn't yellow.
> >
> >
>
> Get it, enjoy it. And reassess the situation when/if you sell.
>
> Right now, old panelling can be dressed up for wider appeal by priming and
> painting. In the future, who knows, it might even be considered very in vogue
> and you can leave it as is. Or you can prime and paint it then.
>
> Houses are for the living, not the leaving. Don't worry so much about it as if
> you're staging to sell it all the time.
>
If houses are for living and not leaving, how come all the projects
don't get completed until we're leaving? ;-)/2

--
Keith

Posted by Banty on July 14, 2007, 5:54 pm
>
>says...
>> says...
>> >
>> >Is paneling for a basement really that dated? I want to redo my basement,
>> >which has old paneling on it. I prefer not to do drywall because it is is
>> >thicker, and might require re-laying the carpet and tackless.
>> >
>>>I know some paneling can look pretty tacky, but I'd get the real wood stuff,
>> >and put a clear water poly finish on it so it doesn't yellow.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> Get it, enjoy it. And reassess the situation when/if you sell.
>>
>> Right now, old panelling can be dressed up for wider appeal by priming and
>>painting. In the future, who knows, it might even be considered very in vogue
>> and you can leave it as is. Or you can prime and paint it then.
>>
>>Houses are for the living, not the leaving. Don't worry so much about it as if
>> you're staging to sell it all the time.
>>
>If houses are for living and not leaving, how come all the projects
>don't get completed until we're leaving? ;-)/2
>

Too busy living! ;-)

Banty


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