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[anguss]

Hi I've been reading these forums for months but only just took the plunge and registered.

I have been trying to sand the walls in my hall to repaint, the walls are a littler rough and I have been polyfilling the corners sanding etc to make them look better before I paint.

Am I better cutting my losses and getting the walls reskimmed on top of the existing paint work or am I doing the right thing to sand the bad bits. Its not too bad but it is not as flat as it could be.

Your help is appreciated. Thanks,

 

[Zampa]

Once you have done all the filling would you consider lining the walls?

 

[anguss]

yes I would I never thought of that, is it easy to do ??

Does that make the walls perfectly smooth ??


is that the only suggestion ?? i take it that is easier than skimming.

I have never papered before and we dont have any wallpaper in our house so i have never tried.

 

[Zampa]

It doesnt work miracle but it will help hide even surfaces etc and gives the paint a nice base too

Skimming will give you a better job...only if you get a pro plasterer in...dont attempt it yourself.

Use a 1000 grade lining paper, plenty on paste, keep the face of the paper free from paste and youll be fine.