williamburke
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I have recent bought an ex-council house. It was built in the early 70ies, and the walls are constructed of concrete slabs, ie one concrete slab forms one wall. The surface of this (I've been stripping wallpaper) varies. In some places it is perfectly smooth, in other places there are minor holes caused by air-bubbles when the slab was being formed. There are a few damage marks. Where the walls/ceilings meet are problem areas.
Basically I want to know what my options are, taking the following into account:
I don't want to get a plasterer in, I assume the rate is €30 per hour, or €40 for a reliable one.
I don't want to wallpaper, it looks naff.
I want to paint the walls. Some of my painting plans involve bagging/sponging glaze techniques so this may also help hide blemishes.
What does painted lining paper look like anyway? I've read a few posts but does it not reveal the join of the paper?
Basically I want to know what my options are, taking the following into account:
I don't want to get a plasterer in, I assume the rate is €30 per hour, or €40 for a reliable one.
I don't want to wallpaper, it looks naff.
I want to paint the walls. Some of my painting plans involve bagging/sponging glaze techniques so this may also help hide blemishes.
What does painted lining paper look like anyway? I've read a few posts but does it not reveal the join of the paper?