"First, it will level the joint mud level with the rest of the wall. Second, it will scuff the paneling to allow paint and ...

Why Half-Wall Paneling Works Half-wall paneling, or wainscoting, is an easy way to add character to any room in your house.

First, they put up wall paneling they bought at The Home Depot, a wall treatment that immediately adds visual interest. But it was the second DIY — painting Behr’s Cypress Vine on the paneling ...