Decorating the porch, Lining paper?

[just1]

Hi all, posted this initially in the plastering section but think this section is more suited now.

Basically I want to paint my porch. The old paper was hanging off and it has pulled off the plasterboard paper with it.

I have been advised that I need to either line it with paper or get it skimmed as the surface if painted will likely show cracks imperfections that I won't be able to get out with filler. I want to try and line the walls first before I resort to paying for a skim.

So my questions!!! Sorry, theres a few!

1) Should I remove the rest of the paper on the walls before I line?

2) What number lining paper would you advise?

3) Will I have difficulty around the top of the window, the small sidewalls and lip above the door? How would I go about doing these parts?

4) Do I need to prepare the surface with anything before I paper

5) What should I do about the ceiling, as you can see on one of the pics the edges of the paper/paint are flaked, would I get away with sanding the edge and just painting or is there something else Id need to do? Line this too? Difficult?


Thanks for taking the time to read

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[Karis]

Saw your other post but I fear you have jumped the wrong way. I’m not a pro Dec but I very much doubt if lining paper will give you a decent enough finish over that lot. If you paper line the walls, you will loose the opportunity you now have to get it skimmed, you can’t skim over paper lining & it will then turn into re-board job. Bite the bullet & get it skimmed, can’t see the size but how big is a porch! It’s probably a couple of hours work at most even for a beginner spread but you’ll get charged for ½ day. The cost should be between £90 - £120 but is very modest compared to all the agro & hours you’ll go through filling, lining etc & you will at least get a decent base to either paint or paper as you wish.

If it had been done properly & skimmed in the first place or if the PB had at least been sealed properly, you wouldn’t be having this problem. The original work is either a typical DIY effort or a cowboy job!

 

[just1]

Cheers for the reply.


I'll give the plasterer a call. I can deal with 150 ish and will be able to pull off the skirting board too ready for my new floor. I suppose I shouldn't scrimp when it comes to the house!!