So...am I confused in thinking that I could just put on the primer and then paint? Is that what I'm hearing?
Please don't tell me this is another whole project...I can't afford anything more.
Gah...I'm feeling all shaky now. I thought I was almost there.
It really depends. And don't panic, 'cause the stuff really isn't that spendy.
How exposed is your dry wall? If it's smoothed over and just not painted, then you're right, all you have to do is prime it.
But if you've got seams showing, you need to cover those.
Wish I could help you out, Rosie, but I'm clueless about home improvement...
Why didn't the house-builders actually finish the drywall over? Even if you're putting up wallpaper shouldn't that have been taken care of?
Any holes in the wall like where they nailed the paneling? You'll have to spackle them. After filling the holes and after you do the corners you'll have to sand them smooth (after the joint compound dries.) Then wipe down with a damp sponge to get the dust off.