Prep'ing plasterboard ready to paper over

shd1970 · 29 Mar 2015

Hi all....

I have 2 strips of plasterboard that are not skimmed that I want to paper over with a blown vinyl.

I know its not ideal as removing the paper in the future is likely to result in damaging the plasterboard etc but just wanted to know whats the best prep that I can do please ?

I have some thick lining paper that I planned to use underneath so could someone tell me if I should seal the plasterboard before and if so, with what please ?

Thanks in advance

dcdec · 29 Mar 2015

Give it a coat of zinnser gardz before papering this will future proof the wall.

xr4x4 · 29 Mar 2015

...or just paint it?..

shd1970 · 29 Mar 2015

Thanks for the reply dcdec

I see a few options on screwfix....can you confirm which one please ?

shd1970 · 12 Apr 2015

would a PVA mixture be sufficient / as good please ?

it seems screwfix don't stock Gardz....only Zinsser Permawhite, Bullseye 123, Coverstain or Bin

joe-90 · 12 Apr 2015

Just paint it. Simples.

xr4x4 · 12 Apr 2015

xr4x4 said:
...or just paint it?..

joe-90 · 12 Apr 2015

Yes I saw that which is why I thanked your post.

xr4x4 · 12 Apr 2015

joe-90 said:
Yes I saw that which is why I thanked your post.

That wasn't for you mate.

..but thanks..

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Prep'ing plasterboard ready to paper over

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