Can you wallpaper over backing paper

But you should seal new plasterwork. For paper, size the plaster. For paint mist coat with a non vinyl paint. After damp apeared on certain walls I first painted them with damp seal then aplied damp proof foil followed by lining paper,I now wish to finish by using a textured vinyl wallpaper would this be ok. Should I apply liner paper before hanging my wallpaper? It depends on the thickness of the wallpaper you intend to put up.

If thick or textured paper then you may get away without. It is normally OK as lining paper is wider than wallpaper. We are doing a temporary installation using wallpaper paste and A3 printer paper on a plaster wall. Lining paper maybe the best option. Just a good soaking with water and it should come off ok.

Hi… I have lined the walls and plan to paint 3 of them and paper the other….. Should I paint the lined wall I plan to wallpaper over, its a paste the wall paper or is it okay to just apply the paper straight onto it……. Thanks for any advice you can offer….

Thanks Adrian.. One last thing, I am painting some of the walls but some small gaps have appeared between the pieces of lining paper, I have started to fill some of the gaps using Red Devil filler but was wondering if I should stop and paint first as I have read some posts that say Paint first then fill and others that say the opposite,,, Thanks..

I always fill first should any gaps appear. Just be careful not to rub paper to hard as it may fur up. Hey Adrian, Thanks for the replies that you have posted on here. You have managed to answer everything I would ever have had to ask for my current project.

Hi, we have bought a good quality embossed paper for our hall stairs and landing. The area has just been plastered and will be sized before papering once the plaster dries.

Have never used embossed paper before — always lined the walls and used anaglypta or similar. Do I need to use lining paper first? Embossed paper will be fine over sized new plaster. I plan to paper a new sheetrock panel and have a wallpaper that recommends a lining paper. Wallpaper is generally hung wet and as a result, it can shrink a bit while drying.

Avoid gaps in seams by slightly overlapping the paper when installing. As it dries, the paper will shrink slightly and you will be able to press into place. The backing paper is in direct contact with the fabric or the coating of the hard substrate during transfer.

To prepare painted walls that are already in good condition, simply wash them with a multi-surface soap and then let dry. Add an acrylic primer, and allow that to dry fully before hanging wallpaper. If the painted walls have holes, dents, or cracks, be sure to fill them with vinyl spackle. Whereas the paper and the paint were designed to keep you warm, the wall hangings won't improve things drastically. However what they will do is make a room seem warmer , and as you won't be able to feel the cold of the wall through the fabric you may actually feel warmer yourself.

Instead of filling and sanding, some try to just cover it all up with lining paper. We are not saying lining paper should never be used before painting , but the wall would have to be in a very bad state before we reached for it and even then we'd still do some prep work prior. The use of lining paper eliminates this risk as the wallpaper itself is not in direct contact with the wall.

Secondly, when paste is applied to some wallpaper , the added moisture can cause colours to bleed or run. As lining paper speeds up the drying process, it can help to reduce this issue.

Wall Liner , also sometimes referred to as Paper Wall Liner , Lining Paper and Wallliner is a thick paper that's is designed to cover flaws in walls. Wallpaper liners application is so simple and easy and is done in a similar way as regular wallpaper. A large amount of homes have old wood paneling as wallcovering.

How long do I have to wait before I can paint my wallpaper? You will need to allow time for the adhesive to fully dry. The grades range from thinnest to thickest. The grade you choose will depend on the condition of the walls. If the wall is in a bad condition, a thicker grade lining paper will be required to help cover pitting and more noticeable plastering imperfections.

Our lining paper range includes standard lining paper that you apply adhesive to, or paste the wall lining paper. For paste the wall lining paper, we recommend using a paint roller to apply the adhesive to the wall.

The width of lining paper can vary between and millimetres mm. With wider lining paper you may need to buy fewer rolls, but it could also be more cumbersome to hang. If your rolls of lining paper are the same size as a standard wallpaper roll between and mm wide and 10m in length. Use our calculator to see how many rolls of lining paper you need.

Either way, first measure the areas that will be lined in metres, making a note of the length and height of each wall. Multiply this figure by the perimeter P of the room to get the total length of lining paper for the room LPT. Subtract the total from Step 4 from the total in Step 2 to get the total length of lining paper needed for the room T , excluding the windows and doors.

Multiply the total from Step 5 by 1. Divide the total from Step 6 by the length of the roll L and round up to give you the total number of rolls required TR.

There can be a few preparatory steps before starting your lining paper project to help prepare the room for decorating. If your walls are freshly plastered, using wall sealer also known as wall size will seal the wall, stopping it from absorbing the wallpaper adhesive.

This helps the paper adhere to the wall and reduces the chance that the lining paper will shrink. Apply to the wall using a pasting brush or paint roller before you hang your lining paper. Follow the product instructions for guidance on how long you should wait after application before hanging the lining paper.

Before you hang the lining paper, we recommend removing any existing layers of wallpaper. Our guide to removing wallpaper will walk you through the steps to stripping your walls back to get a blank canvas ready for lining.

Before you get started with hanging the lining paper, clear your room of furniture. This will make it easy to move around without obstacles getting in the way and avoids mess or damage from the paste.

Our guide on preparing walls for painting contains steps for clearing the room, cleaning and repairing walls and covering light sockets and fixings. These steps also apply for preparing a room before hanging lining paper. If you are hanging lining paper on the ceilings and walls of your room, we recommend lining the ceiling first and then the walls after. This gives a neater finish around the edges. Jump to the 'How to hang lining paper on a ceiling' before returning to the walls sections.

Horizontally — we recommend this if you are going to hang wallpaper over the top of the lining paper. This way the seams will not fall in the same place, avoiding visible bumps in the wallpaper. Hanging the lining paper horizontally is known as cross-lining. Vertically — best if you are putting lining paper on to paint it as it is easier smoothing lining paper down the wall.

If you do want to hang the lining paper vertically and wallpaper over the top. Start from the place where you are going to hang the first length of wallpaper and hang a half-width of lining paper. Continue with full widths across the rest of the wall.

This is okay if the two papers are the same width, but be aware that lining papers are available in different widths. We recommend planning so that two lots of seams do not fall in the same place. These calculations are optional but recommended to make your task easier and for a smooth finish.

To work out your horizontal start point at the top of the wall, mark a small line 60mm shorter than the width of your lining paper from the ceiling. For example, if your lining paper has a width of mm, mark the line approximately mm down onto the wall.

Measure the width of your paper down the wall from your pencil line multiples of mm for this example. The last section should not be less than 60mm from the top of the skirting. If it is, move the mark of your initial line up or down to create a wide enough start. And end the strip of paper with enough overlap to work at the top and bottom of the walls.

Unless a particularly tough type of adhesive was used, or there are many layers of paper, start by using some warm to hot water containing a little washing up liquid. If this proves inadequate, you can always more on to tougher techniques.

Use a rag or sponge to soak the wallpaper, start at the top of the wall and move down and along. Leave the water to soak in for about half an hour. If the paper lifts easily, carry on and strip the paper starting at the top and working down the wall. Occasionally apply more water if removal gets harder. If trying to lift the paper is still hard, this may be due to very porous walls absorbing the water or a very strong adhesive.

The best thing to try now is using a steam stripping machine. A steam stripping machine offers an effective way to remove stubborn wallpapers and is easy to use in principle. The machine works by heating water and piping the resulting steam to a flat plate which is held against the wall. The steam impregnates the wallpaper, loosening the adhesive and allowing the paper to be removed with a scraper.