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Yeap. Host your picture somewhere, get the link to the picture ie 'http://img' at the start of that link insert '
Sorry just re-read your original post.
If the walls are in really bad shape, use an 80 or 60 grit sand paper on an orbital. Putting paint stripper on and scraping it off will make a big mess of the boards
Hi, Im a painter. It really depends what sort of condition the VJ boards are in, if the paint is solid, dont try to scratch it back, you'll make a huge mess and the slow process will destroy your enthusiasm, as well as your spare time.
Alot of older VJ homes are solid enough, if the boards need alot of work and alternative to plasterboard would be MDF VJ panels. Keeping the VJ look, but with a more modern feel (and no big gaps between the boards). Im currently doing a reno on a house in toowoomba, it has a mix of plasterboard and VJ (plasterboard ceilings) and it just doesnt feel right, Call me old fashioned but i do very much like the VJ look. Also it had pressed metal ceilings that have been covered over with plasterboard. Which once again im not very fond of.
So, if the paint is solid, i would instead sand it with an orbital sander, Use a scarsten (im a painter, i cant spell very well) scraper for the 'V' sections. once its all sanded, I would suggest a coat of oil based undercoat. Alot of people cant handle the fumes of oil paints, if thats you, opt for an acrylic option. Something like Solver PSU (primer sealer undercoat) it will hold on well to the old painted surface.
A roller is an option, i hate the finish it gives though, personally i would go for a spray gun (VJ with good prep work looks great finished off the gun) If a roller is your only option, I would thin the paint and roll the walls, then tip them off with a brush, giving it the brushed look, without the hours and hours of mind numbing chore.
Once its all coated, putty any holes in the walls (where pictures hooks and whatnot have been) give them a light sand and recoat with whatever your wall finish will be, most likely Low sheen.
You can (and most likely will) no more gaps the 'V's'. Although I agree, yes it does look a whole heap better. Chances are by the time you have finished the room next door, all the no more gaps will have broken out. Its not recommended, and the manufacturer of the gaps will not warrenty it.
Hope that helps
Steve
