old plaster wall - do I need to size?

mattshaw · 19 Apr 2011

I'm papering an old wall with lining paper. The wall was stripped of paper and distemper and old paste removed with sugar soap. I have filled and sanded till it is ready to be papered. My question is should this wall be sealed/sized prior to papering or can I paper directly onto it? I will be emulsioning the paper after it has dried.
thanks

cumbriahandyman · 20 Apr 2011

Size first with diluted paste or use diluted PVA.

misterhelpful · 20 Apr 2011

cumbriahandyman said:
Size first with diluted paste or use diluted PVA.

Diluted paste or a specifically made size is the way to go if you ever plan on painting the walls in future. If you will always be wallpapering then you can use PVA, but the paste is still the best option.

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