linining paper vs skimming

[consumer done over]

Hello,

I am stripping off wall paper in my bedroom and the end result is a wall with some paste and small hairline crack here and there.

What is the best option for painting in terms of cost?

1) get the walls skimmed
2) use lining paper
3) use PVA

 

[joe-90]

Not PVA.

Keep washing it down to get rid of the paste (causes paint to crack and peel) then repair cracks with filler. Sand down and paint.

Skimming is best if you get a good bloke - but bit pricey.

 

[54aardvark]

Ditto Joe90,

However, I'd go for lining paper if theres any doubts about hairline cracks, relatively cheap option, easy to do and gives you a brilliant base to work from.