hi there
have fitted various pieces of plasterboard (baseboard i think with square edges) in a cupboard to box in a soil pipe and also cut a piece for the ceiling which i've stuck on.
got gaps around the edges and joins plus the indents from screws. just wondered how to finish it. want to paint straight on without having it all skimmed. finish isnt crucial as its just a cupboard!
so my questions.. i've got general purpose filler and grabs like nails plus filler knives etc. can i make do with this stuff to fill the gaps and indents?
in my diy book it talks about jointing tape, filler and special cement.
last question , after making good the gaps etc, does the plasterboard need priming before painting (as per diy book) or can it just be painted straight on?
appreciate replies
have fitted various pieces of plasterboard (baseboard i think with square edges) in a cupboard to box in a soil pipe and also cut a piece for the ceiling which i've stuck on.
got gaps around the edges and joins plus the indents from screws. just wondered how to finish it. want to paint straight on without having it all skimmed. finish isnt crucial as its just a cupboard!
so my questions.. i've got general purpose filler and grabs like nails plus filler knives etc. can i make do with this stuff to fill the gaps and indents?
in my diy book it talks about jointing tape, filler and special cement.
last question , after making good the gaps etc, does the plasterboard need priming before painting (as per diy book) or can it just be painted straight on?
appreciate replies