Walls have been skimmed. Paint now or lining paper first?

[New2DIYing]

Hi guys

Just had my walls skimmed a few months ago. Getting ready to paint them now.

Should I first put on lining paper and then paint? To ensure no cracks appear in the paint?

Or

Paint directly onto the skimmed walls? I have been told a coat of PVA glue before painting helps with any potential cracks?

Thanks.

 

[footprints]

Do not put pva on the walls! It will be like trying to paint teflon if you do!

Paint the walls with diluted coat first (mist coat)of emulsion then two top coats, no pva.

Loads of posts about the problems pva will cause on here.

Oh did I mention not to put pva on the walls?

Regards,
footprints

 

[New2DIYing]

Do not put pva on the walls! It will be like trying to paint teflon if you do!

Paint the walls with diluted coat first (mist coat)of emulsion then two top coats, no pva.

Loads of posts about the problems pva will cause on here.

Oh did I mention not to put pva on the walls?

Regards,
footprints

After reading a bit more have seen a lot of stay clear from PVA now.

What about lining paper first?

 

[phatboy]

What about lining paper first?

Why? A good skim can be painted and the job is done!

 

[New2DIYing]

What about lining paper first?

Why? A good skim can be painted and the job is done!

Just want ensure no cracks appear in the future.

 

[phatboy]

If it cracks it hasn't been done properly.

 

[footprints]

As said there should not be cracking if done well.
Just paint, should there be any problems you can always line at the next decoration.
The main draw back with lining is should the paper get damaged by moving furniture or from pets etc it's more of a faff to repair than plain plaster.

It is only really required to cover poor plaster surfaces.