I live in a flat in a converted house which is about 100 years old. I've stripped off the wallpaper in my front room, but am now left with rather uneven walls - cracked plaster and not a smooth surface in sight. I've posted a picture here: www.higherbound.net/wall.htm
It's too rough to simply paint over. Can I get away with using a thick wallpaper or lining paper on the walls, or do the surfaces need to be skim plastered?
I am a complete novice at DIY, so would probably get someone in to do either the wallpapering or plastering. I've never had to employ anyone to do either in the past, so have no idea of the cost. Can anyone give me any idea at all (the room is 15' by 14' with sloping ceiling; and I live in Sussex).
I'm hoping to sell the flat later in the year, so I simply need a cost-effective solution that looks presentable. Hopefully that's not asking too much.
Many thanks
It's too rough to simply paint over. Can I get away with using a thick wallpaper or lining paper on the walls, or do the surfaces need to be skim plastered?
I am a complete novice at DIY, so would probably get someone in to do either the wallpapering or plastering. I've never had to employ anyone to do either in the past, so have no idea of the cost. Can anyone give me any idea at all (the room is 15' by 14' with sloping ceiling; and I live in Sussex).
I'm hoping to sell the flat later in the year, so I simply need a cost-effective solution that looks presentable. Hopefully that's not asking too much.
Many thanks