Lining paper - iffy walls

[handyattimes]

I have just stripped hall&landing of some lovely textured wallpaper. It was obviously there for some time. Much to my surprise the walls were not as bad as I expected. However, I've not had much experience with lining paper and the walls aren't perfect. I've purchased some 1000 weight rolls in the hope they will remove all the blemishes. But I am concerned that when the paper goes up, being wet it will show up the worst parts of the walls. Am I worrying without cause? Would it be a good idea to paint the walls before putting the ling paper up? (It will be painted after).

 

[pna]

You don't need to paint before you put up lining paper, just make sure you clean the walls of the old wallpaper paste thoroughly.

Lining paper wont hide bad imperfections - if you are worried, I would use filler first over the worst areas.

 

[gcol]

Why have you asked the same question twice?
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=77783

If you were unhappy with the reply I gave you, why didn't you say so on the other thread?

 

[handyattimes]

Why have you asked the same question twice?
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=77783

If you were unhappy with the reply I gave you, why didn't you say so on the other thread?

Gcol:
Why would I post it twice? It would be a waste of time. I originally accidentally posted the forum in the projects section when I first registered. So, i copied it to the decorating area. Unfortunately the administrators did not delete the original but moved it to the decorating area too. Hence two identical posts. Sorry I haven't replied sooner as this is my first opportunity. Your advice was very welcome and I am considering buying some blown paper (in a corduroy effect) as I've seen it recently on a new build and looked very good painted. Although they obviously had better walls.

Pna:
Thanks for your advice too!