Mary Lou, I just wanted to let you know that a simple and inexpensive solution to your decorating problem is that you CAN paint over panelling. Just use a good primer, then paint over it whatever colour you choose, as long as it is not damaged or scarred, it will look great, and the  panelling lines add a bit of texture to the room. I did this many years a go at my mom&#39;s house, peach coloured paint over very dark panelling and it looked wonderful&#33;  Good luck&#33;<br />
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donna