any plasterers in?

[nerf]

mornin...

ive just 'opened up' a fireplace at my parents place and need to re-plaster some of the old stuff that came off when i was having fun with the hammer... i understand i should use 'render' (i think thats the right word) under any plastering i do, but my question is, can i just use render alone (ie, no plaster) because i plan on papering the wall after anyway?

cheers nerf

[nerf]

cheeky bump in case any have come in from work..

[nerf]

right, ive written it all down, bonding, PVA (used to use that at art school to prime canvasses!) and maybe multi finish.. nice one, thanks guys. do i have to wear a pencil behind my ear to get in to B&Q????

cheers fellas
nerf