OMG -- Fori you are killing me. Yes I am from Michigan and we've always called them Doorwalls -- that is what they are!! LOL.

This room seems to have been part of the original main structure -- but -- strangely -- there is a water spicket in that corner -- no kidding. Not connected but protruding from the Cedar Shakes.

I had a drywaller here today and we yanked a few Cedar Shingles off. There is just rough construction planks underneath. I can destruct that wall and corner and he can either panel it or drywall it for $40/Hr -- good price I thought and he estimated about 10 Hrs. for Drywalling -- less to just slap up some cheap panelling (which I would buy).

I just don't know what "material" to go with ... paneling or drywall. The interior Cedar Shakes got to go!!

P.S. Do you think I could actually sell that retro "groovy" fixture on Craig's List -- LOL.

This post was edited by PinesEverywhere on Fri, Jun 7, 13 at 20:03

I would probably remove all the paneling and that small segment of the shake and leave the other shake wall there if it is good condition--it seems kind of interesting and cottagey already

Palimpsest Wrote:

"I would probably remove all the paneling and that small segment of the shake and leave the other shake wall there if it is good condition--it seems kind of interesting and cottagey already."

My Reply:

Interesting idea. I'm gonna have to noodle on that. The shake is in good condition -- I may just throw some primer on that wall and stare it awhile. Thanks!

Agree. If the shakes are in good condition, I'd leave them and just remove them on the "door wall."
I'd probably be even cheaper and just extend the paneling where those few shakes are now, so three walls paneling with one wall shakes.

Here's what I found:

[Contemporary Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2103) by Seattle Architects & Designers Suyama Peterson Deguchi

[Traditional Entry[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-entryway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_741~s_2107) by Philadelphia Media and Bloggers Colleen Steixner

Thanks nosoccermom -- your idea saves me a whole lot of money to use elsewhere!

I've just pulled down the curtain rod and curtains and am pulling the shakes off that corner to get a better idea of which way to go.

Actually, opposite side of this "shake wall" is a half-stoned wall and fireplace which is just paneled 1/4 way up to the ceiling. Right now there are just tooo many different materials in this room. I think if the paneling and shakes are painted it may blend (I hope). Plus I'm thinking of painting the acoustic ceiling tiles too -- thats another problem and a whole 'nother thread. LOL.

Thanks nosoccermom -- your idea saves me a whole lot of money to use elsewhere!

I've just pulled down the curtain rod and curtains and am pulling the shakes off that corner to get a better idea of which way to go.

Actually, opposite side of this "shake wall" is a half-stoned wall and fireplace which is just paneled 1/4 way up to the ceiling. Right now there are just tooo many different materials in this room. I think if the paneling and shakes are painted it may blend (I hope). Plus I'm thinking of painting the acoustic ceiling tiles too -- thats another problem and a whole 'nother thread. LOL.

Yes, I think the acoustic ceiling tiles are a different problem. Any chance to take those off? Almost all the examples above have paneling on the ceiling.

Paint the entire area to unify the walls.

I guess if you just keep the shakes on ONE wall and not creeping over onto the doorwall wall, they could be okay.

I'd definitely try to make the paneling disappear or recede (paint might be all you need) and if you're gonna embrace the shakes, let them be BOLD. Not the same color like you're trying to hide them.

You didn't mention the acoustic tile ceiling. I don't think we can let you keep that unless you've explored how much work/money it'll cost to replace it. :)

The light fixture...well if it's a GOOD one it's worth selling. I have no idea how to tell if it's a good one.

I like "doorwall". I grew up in a part of southern CA where every home had at least one (more often two) doorwalls but we always had to call them "sliding glass doors" and that's really a mouth full!

You folks have helped me a great deal --

Nosoccermom -- thanks so much for the pictures. I hadn't even thought of googling those images (I'm copying and keeping them) ... very helpful and kind of you.

Yayagal -- I've got the paint scheme kinda/sorta figured out and I was gonna do everything the same but now these posts about having the shake wall stand out ... has me thinking.

Fori wrote --
You didn't mention the acoustic tile ceiling. I don't think we can let you keep that unless you've explored how much work/money it'll cost to replace it. :)

You are too funny. I'll start another thread on the ceiling -- they tiles are GLUED on ... big challenge to remove, cover or paint. We'll get to that later! :)

Thanks everyone for the help. I ordered the "Patio Sliding Door" yesterday (3 panels, each 4 feet wide). So excited. Went looking for 1 sheet of paneling for this weird corner and no luck so far. No worries -- you guys gave me so many ideas I wasn't going to buy it yet anyway until my plan is complete.

More later and thanks all.

Could you put paneling over the ceiling tiles and paint? My dad and uncle did this themselves, and they're not very handy. Actually, they used tongue and grove, not even ready -made panels.

Thanks so much NoSoccermom -- your interest in my project is soooo helpful. By chance, just today, my neighbor stopped by who is an engineer (the worst) but worked as a professional painter and general contractor as he worked his way thru college. I've been dying to call him about all my projects but today worked out perfectly.

He's finishing his basement and asked my ideas about that and I had a chance to walk him thru the almost finished Dining Room (he was impressed) and then we talked about the crazy Living Room with paneling/shake/beams/etc. He loved all your ideas about keeping the shake. He offered to help me remove the paneling and fix the walls OR apply NEW drywall if that is what I want. Cleverly ... he mentioned ... if you really want to accent the shake like it was "intentional" minimize or remove the other materials.

Lastly .... he advised on my ceiling which he's done before. After a lengthy discussion ... I have to basically stipple these tiles (brush-fill all the holes and groves) then roll with a nappy roller. I can do that. I can recruit my Hubby to help.

In return, I've offered to help finish his basement when it comes to painting as I meet his level of excellence. LOL.

I'm in good shape for now. I'll post pictures of the entire room before / during / and after. Also, I feel obliged to send you flowers or something in appreciation because you've really changed and IMPROVED what I was going to do.

Thanks soooo much. And thanks to GW Home Decorators. You folks rock! :)

I love that you're bartering with your neighbor and am really looking forward to seeing your transformation.

The after pictures (if it does turn out that way) are absolutely gorgeous.

I'll be subscribing to this, looking forward to seeing your progress

Oh My word the Michigan doorwall. Only a Michigander gets it!! 😀

I moved into a house with cedar shake in the KITCHEN! As well as in the living room and above fireplace.

Any suggestions on the best tool to use to remove them? I am thinking a flat pry bar.

A project from 9 Years ago -- LOL. I ended up leaving the Cedar Shake. I tried to remove a few with a flat pry bar as you suggested. They were nailed and glued. Totally tore up the wall underneath. I took the cheaper path for a DYI and left them.

** If you leave them (in one of your areas or all), this is what I suggest.

#1: Oil-base prime one coat -- or -- Latex prime coat 2 coats. I used Latex primer and you can still see some of the staining/yellowing coming thru. Don't freak out. Also I didn't like seeing all the gaps between shakes. That was me being picky.

#2: Caulk or not to caulk. I caulked every crack. I wanted that old painted a 100x cottage look. Caulking took forever but was easy work. (2nd Photo)

#3: High-Quality latex color coat twice. My choice was/is always Sherwin Williams. I used a satin finish, light beige. (3rd Photo).

Good luck, no matter which path you take!

Mine is literally cedar unfinished and not treated and the people that lived here for 50 years, prior to me painted the entire house the most horrid shade of Blue. Your cedar shake looks perfectperfectly lined up. Mine, not so much. I don't think they glued these down because I can almost shimmy them off but need a flat pry bar just in case. Before and after on the "blue" paint from Hell haha!

I'll try removing them in the kitchen first and post before and after pictures once I start. If it starts to be too arduous....paint them it is!

Tiny little kitchen 😞