Dry wall - pre-treatment for decorating

[amandaedu]

After stripping bedroom walls a plasterer friend has told me they need to be skimmed prior to decorating as hanging lining paper won't be sufficient and any further wallpaper hung will, at some point just come off.

Is there anything I can apply to the walls prior to lining and wallpapering which is cheaper than having them all skimmed? Money is tight at the moment so credit crunch ideas would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[alittlerespect]

ok! Prep the walls in the usual manner - filling / sanding down and filling again if necessary and a bit more sanding down (a good job is all in the detail - pay attention to detail and you won't go far wrong!) - Once you are happy with the preparation brush down the walls to remove any surface dust and then treat the walls with a diluted coat of pva, this will act as a sealant and help bind any fibrous surface material.

When dry you could lightly nib down the walls with some worn sandpaper, you will then be in a position to do whatever your heart desires when it comes to the decorating.

Regards