Lining paper hasn't hidden flaws!

[PanickingAmateur]

Hi all

I've been putting lining paper onto a wall in my living room that was in bad shape. Lots of holes, an uneven surface and a 'step' of around 1.5m in diameter circle-ish shape where someone has removed vinyl paint.

I spent quite a while prepping the wall, filling, sanding back, and gently sanding the edge of aforementioned 'step' to even it out into a more gentle gradient.

I've put up the lining paper... and it hasn't hidden the 'step.' At all. There's also a few areas of filler that are visible as being not sanded back enough.

I'm super disheartened - I've not done this before and I really did spend hours prepping. It seems I'm passable at hanging lining paper, just not brilliant at prep!

This is a rented house so I'm reluctant to spend too much BUT is there any way I can work with this as I wanted painted walls!

 

[Lower]

If the walls are really bad, double lining can help hide the defects. The first layer of paper is horizontal, second layer vertical.

However, lining paper smooths out the defects. It doesn't completely hide them.

 

[Koolpc]

Paper the wall on top. Find a decent pattern. Save you worrying about the lumps and bumps then.

 

[foxhole]

Lining paper can hide fine cracks but not much else .

 

[StephenStephen]

You could consider using thicker lining paper...

 

[sparkwright]

Firstly, if that was your first attempt, a very well done to you anyway.

Have you actually applied an emulsion on the paper yet?

Once it's had a coat or two, you may find it will look better.

Also, once it's had a coat of paint, you may be able to to apply some easy sand filler in a few places.

BUT BE GENTLE. DON'T GO CRAZY WITH THE FILLER. LESS IS MORE. USE A VERY FINE SANDPAPER. DON'T FILL OR SAND UNPAINTED AREAS. DO A BIT AT A TIME. TRY A DISCREET AREA FIRST.

 

[Koolpc]

Paint wont hide the lumps or bumps etc..

 

[PanickingAmateur]

If the walls are really bad, double lining can help hide the defects. The first layer of paper is horizontal, second layer vertical.

However, lining paper smooths out the defects. It doesn't completely hide them.

I'd definitely consider another layer. I think it'd help with the uneven filler.

Paper the wall on top. Find a decent pattern. Save you worrying about the lumps and bumps then.

I did want painted walls, but I've been throwing this idea around now!

You could consider using thicker lining paper...

It's pretty thick, it's the Erfurt Wallrock Fibreliner? Would there be a thicker one I could use?

Firstly, if that was your first attempt, a very well done to you anyway.

Have you actually applied an emulsion on the paper yet?

Once it's had a coat or two, you may find it will look better.

Also, once it's had a coat of paint, you may be able to to apply some easy sand filler in a few places.

BUT BE GENTLE. DON'T GO CRAZY WITH THE FILLER. LESS IS MORE. USE A VERY FINE SANDPAPER. DON'T FILL OR SAND UNPAINTED AREAS. DO A BIT AT A TIME. TRY A DISCREET AREA FIRST.

Thanks! No emulsion yet, no. I might have a go at this and see how it goes, then decide my next steps.

 

[sparkwright]

I think emulsion would give the paper a protective coating if you were to start filling and sanding etc.

 

[mattylad]

Jeepus Cripes!
Whatever happened to lining paper at £1.50 a roll? Some of that stuff costs more than the wallpaper itself.
I must be sitting on a gold mine with all the old rolls I have saved

Try 1400/1700 grade paper - it will hide defects more than that thinner stuff.

Anaglypta Beige 1700 Grade Double Lining Paper 53cm x 20m - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Heavyweight lining paper ideal for covering imperfect or damaged surfaces. Smooths out walls and provides a base prior to painting or overhanging decorative wallpaper. Contains no PVC or fibreglass. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

or 2000

Anaglypta Natural 2000 Grade Double Lining Paper 53cm x 20m - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Heavyweight lining paper ideal for covering moderate to heavy wall imperfections. Provides a base for paint or decorative wallpaper. Contains no PVC or fibreglass. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

 

[opps]

You can sand lining paper flat. You do however need a decent sander connected to a dust extractor. The dust extraction is crucial. Without it the paper dust will start to rip the surface of the paper.