Panel vs Paint + drywall?

Which one is more desirable? More durable? How much does it cost to use panels instead of paint?


Are panels installed on top of dry wall? Or in place of dry walls?Panel vs Paint + drywall?
If you are talking about laminated sheet paneling, then I would rather use drywall. The reasons being: drywall would be more durable, more easily repaired, would be able to hang pictures, shelving etc., would be better from a resale value and could be changed in appearance to your tastes. Wood paneling, such as tongue and groove is a different story. Sheet paneling would have only one advantage that I could see in that it can be hung over studs and require much less effort to finish than drywall or wood paneling.Panel vs Paint + drywall?
Both sheets of drywall, and Panel come in 8x4 sheets, and both are installed on top of 2x4 framed studs. Panels would be easier to install, since it doesn't require spackling, and sanding. But if you would ask me, I would strongly suggest going with drywall. Nobody really uses Panel too much anymore, expect in basements. And to answer your question Drywall is more durable, because Panel board warps very easy through out the years