Which sander

[The Lone Gunman]

WHS.

PVA is a gift from God.

If you are putting plasterboard over the wall anyway, then seal current surface with watered-down PVA (1 part PVA:5 Parts water, I think, but instructions on the container). Then, PVA plasterborad on top. I use undiluted pVA for gluing - it's a strong adhesive, as long as it remains dry. Else, get waterproof PVA. Oh, you can get roll-on plaster, too, which I found to be a doddle to use and saved me £100s.

Tell me more of this roll on plaster of which you speak.
I am OK with boarding (I use the dot and dab adhesive) but can't skim for toffee.

[moorfield]

2 coats of polycell basecoat will sort your walls out after stripping, spot filling and sanding

[Bob Dalek]

Tell me more of this roll on plaster of which you speak.
I am OK with boarding (I use the dot and dab adhesive) but can't skim for toffee.

Google for it - can't remember the name.

[The Lone Gunman]

Google for it - can't remember the name.

Just did. It looks more like a smooth artex then plaster. Is it any good?
What problems did you have?

[Bob Dalek]

Just did. It looks more like a smooth artex then plaster. Is it any good?
What problems did you have?

No problems. It rolls on. That's it.

Or use lining paper - a bit pricey, but does the job.

[Charles Foster Kane]

Sander Down.