Patch or fill old torn lining paper?

[KBizzle]

Hello. This corner of lining paper came off, as well as the vertical strip to the right, when I was prepping these cracks on my ceiling to repair. It's old (and I think quite thickly painted over), so I don't know what kind or thickness of lining paper it was. My question is: should I buy a lining paper and try to patch the corner, or just use filler?

For completeness - there's a strip (along and above the crack on the left side of the photo) that was never papered (I'd guess covered with plaster or filler) which I think I'll try to level with the papered section using filler or skim.

Thank you!

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[mattylad]

Picture needs reposting.

 

[Wayners]

Tap picture icon at the top here. Next to camera icon. Rest is easy to upload photo

 

[KBizzle]

Thanks @mattylad @Wayners - hopefully has worked this time

 

[Wayners]

Toupret powder filler. Fill. Damp sponge around edges as you go and smooth off as setting. Push mesh tape in a fresh mix over the original setting filler. When dry sand. Fill. Mess about getting as good as you can, then paint.

Looks like water staining?

 

[KBizzle]

@Wayners just wanted to say thank you! Am sure it's not perfect but surprisingly pleased with how the repair went.

 

[Wayners]

Looks good to me. Great result