Initally I was going to have my walls plasterboarded and skimmed.
Having done more research I wondered whether there was a quicker/better/cheaper way.
I want to wall paper over the new plasterboard.
I have looked into dry lining (boards with tapered edges). I understand that if I use something like this Gyproc Drywall Sealer
I can just wallpaper on top straight away after applying the product. In future I can strip and re-paper.
The main downsides over skimming appear to be 1) the joints might be noticeable 2) skimmed will stand up better to future redecoration.
Is lining the wall a way of getting around visible joins?
The walls would be attached dot and dab rather than with screws.
Other downside is that prep time can be long - covering screws and joins - but as mentioend in this case screws won't be used.
A work colleague just lined over his plasterboard ceilings and painted it - said it looks fine.
Thoughts?
Having done more research I wondered whether there was a quicker/better/cheaper way.
I want to wall paper over the new plasterboard.
I have looked into dry lining (boards with tapered edges). I understand that if I use something like this Gyproc Drywall Sealer
I can just wallpaper on top straight away after applying the product. In future I can strip and re-paper.
The main downsides over skimming appear to be 1) the joints might be noticeable 2) skimmed will stand up better to future redecoration.
Is lining the wall a way of getting around visible joins?
The walls would be attached dot and dab rather than with screws.
Other downside is that prep time can be long - covering screws and joins - but as mentioend in this case screws won't be used.
A work colleague just lined over his plasterboard ceilings and painted it - said it looks fine.
Thoughts?