Lining Paper

To prepare a wall for decorating it is often advised that a lining paper is hung before applying wallpaper or paint. At Decorating Centre Online we provide an extensive range of professional lining paper in a variety of sizes and thicknesses grade. We also recommend it to improve the energy efficiency of your home as it can be effective at insulating rooms.

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Professional quality paper from Erfurt Mav allows you to create a smooth finish on rough or cracked walls.

This allows you to paint or wallpaper onto a smooth surface. Available in many different paper grades you'll be able to find the wallpaper lining paper you need.

What is lining paper?

People generally use this paper for walls as a thin sheet of paper to prepare a wall before decorating it.

It is suitable for use before paint or hanging wallpaper and can be used on both walls and ceilings.

Generally used to mask imperfections and create a smooth surfaces, if your wall has any hairline cracks in it, often a decorator will prepare the wall with a strip of lining paper before undertaking any decorating work.

It is a quicker and potentially cheaper way of creating a surface suitable for decorating rather filling the cracks, waiting for them to dry and then sanding.

How to hang lining paper?

Most paper can be easily and quickly applied to your surfaces through using a paste the wall lining paper. Apply your thick lining paper along the guideline and smooth out with a wallpaper brush and trim the ends.

Can you paint on lining paper?

Yes! This popular decorating paper is perfect for providing a beautifully smooth surface that is ideal for painting over. Before applying paint you must ensure that your surface is smooth and completely dry. For quality results we recommend using the Wallrock Fibreliner Smooth Paper. 

Should I use lining paper before applying wallpaper to my walls?

This all depends on the conditions of your walls. If your walls have bumps, cracks and other imperfections, then using a paper is a great way of achieving a smooth finish before wallpapering. Even if your walls are in good condition, using a roll of lining paper will help to improve the overall quality and help to provide long lasting durability over time. 

Can using Wallrock lining paper to make your room feel warmer?

Using thermal lining paper can help to improve your walls’ insulation, making it harder for heat to pass through. Wallrock Thermal Liner has been specially designed to help insulate your home and significantly reduce room warm up times by 65%. For application we recommend using Wallrock Thermal Liner Adhesive.