Painting & Wallpapering/Wall Covering

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Expert: Rebecca Bushner - 4/19/2009


Question
We have vertical Fir in our den which we would like to cover with a covering to paint or wallpaper over. We would like to do the least amount of damage to the wood as it was quite expensive when purchased. We would now however like a change. Any suggestions?

Answer
Dear Susan
The LEAST amount of damage to the paneling is acrylic latex paint or an acrylic whitewash. Paint can be stripped more easily than stain. Wallpaper.....depends on the wallpaper adhesive and if there are ridges between your panels, in which case I do not recommend paper. I would leave that up to a professional paperer.  Good luck!
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Rebecca Bushner

Expertise

Specifying paint/coating colors or materials for interior or exterior of buildings including residential and commercial spaces. I also do graphic design & color marketing. I am currently the Executive Director of NARI Southern Arizona/Tucson Chapter, NARI is the National Association for the Remodeling Industry. I'm also a past-president of the International Association of Color Consultants/Designers North America (IACC-NA), a former Color Marketing Group chairholder, and an award-winning fine artist.

Experience

I've been officially a color consultant since 2001, a designer and researcher (tableware design) for about 10 years. I have my own color consulting/graphic design business in Arizona and work for NARI, Southern Arizona/Tucson chapter.

Organizations
IACC-NA: International Association of Color Consultants/Designers, North America.

Publications
NAFEM (North American Association of Food Eguipment Manufacturers, Ceramics organizations.

Education/Credentials
BA in fine art, MBA, and have taken the full International Association of Color Consultants/Designers seminar course and oral exam.

Awards and Honors
Past-President of the IACC-NA

Past/Present Clients
Guthy-Renker, the Love Plates, Toscana Studio & Gallery, Sky Meadow Apothecary. and more.

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