lining paper

[therookie]

hi all
i wish to have a first class smooth finnish on a newly skimmed wall. the skim is good but still has a few nicks and scratshes in it when viewed with a wall light.
is lining the answer?? and is it possible the do without having a seam between 2 pieces of paper??

R

 

[Zampa]

Hmmm...this is tricky because allthough linging will even out the surface irregularities to be painted it also has a very slight texture to it itself...normally acceptable in most situations.

The thinner the paper the smoother it is and linging starts at 600 grade, unfortunatly this is the hardest to hang.

The grade of the paper is in ralation to the wieght and not the quality so unless you are very confedent in your paperhanging skills id go for a 800 grade, theres no need for 1000 grade if the walls are generally ok.

I take it your going to roll the wall?...if I wanted a top draw finish I would make good the rough areas of the wall and brush it...you get a flatter smoother finish..but again you do need pretty reasonable hand skills

 

[therookie]

cheers for reply.
to most independant observers the wall is newly plasterd and is 'great'. but because a wall light has a light source right next to the wall projecting up,any irregularity is magnified.

i guess i'm talking myself into lining and i'm pretty handy just wanted to know how to hang without getting a seam between the sheets.

R

 

[gcol]

You can leave a 1mm gap and fill it with polyfilla - that leaves a flawless join and only takes minutes to do.