painting on lining paper

[trevino]

just put lining paper on walls. are there any tips when i come to emulsion over it not to see the joins in the wallpaper

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1st tip dont post three times

[Pal]

If you take a little extra time when applying and use a 1400 grade paper (available at paint shops not the DIY stores) there should not be any joints visable after a coat or two of quality emulsion.

For a professional finish (my Dad does it this way for a living) 'size' over the joints first with white emulsion and then fill and finely sand with a very fine filler.

Once you have applied the final coat the wall should look like a newly plastered and painted one. Mine do!



Pal

[trevino]

thanx i will give it a go.like the idea of the professional tip

[Zampa]

Thin the first coat of emulsion slightly as the surface of he lining paper is absorbant.....this will hil cut down on the 'orange peel' effect.

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