Today, plastering is a specialty trade ... Drywall primers contain PVA adhesives and are water-based, inexpensive and emit few volatile organic compounds (VOCs). After the primer dries, you ...

remove any old wallpaper and scrub and clean them down to remove any loose plaster, dust and grime. Small holes and cracks can be covered with joint tape. Apply a PVA adhesive over the entire wall, to ...