Yer basic "Home Depot" type box store will have what ya need. But g'nad's right. Read up on it a bit.
And remember that textured paint can cover a multitude of sins (you still have to tape and mud first though...)
You are learning the lesson I learned when we bought the house. Always plan twice as long and twice as much $$ as a job would "normally" take.
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.