lining paper

[jetcat32]

please.... would 1000 grade lining paper cover minor imperfections in walls, or will they simply show through??

I have filled and sanded the walls twice now, and decided that they will need a paper covering on, as cant afford to get them plastered. There is no bits which stick out now IYSWIM, but there are a few minor dents, which i cant seem to fill properly.

A mate did tell me that lining paper would simply accentuate the imperfections, and i should go for blown vinyl instead? But, i really want a smooth finish, as i am painting over it.

Many thanks

it is more usual to put a textured paper over dodgy walls tbh - I have had walls covered in woodchip paper (vile, don't even think about it) and small-tulip anaglypta, which is ok. You don't have to use a vinyl - the anaglypta I have is still a lining paper so can still be painted over and you can almost lose the pattern, depending on the colour you choose.

lining paper will show the bumps nore than a blown vinyl
but if you use a darker colour, not white and a matt finish you might get away with it
my walls are not flat, I like the bumpiness, adds character

here is a link to some of the anaglypta styles available - they come in very plain to really ornate, but all are paintable. (There's lots of pages there, btw)

thanks for that. i guess i will have to go for the anaglypta [sigh] even though that is more expensive. That will teach me for trying to do things cheaply!

pp, am using f & b borrowed light matt, so i guess if i am spending that much on the paint, i should really paper them properly!

I put on 1200 grade lining paper and a few dips appeared. I then found it easier to fill the dips and sandpaper on top of the lining paper, then paint with a matt finish.

i was thinking of doing that deste - i am so sick of filling and sanding though lol!

ahhh, decisions decisions

It worked for me. Take your time and do it properly as you will have to look at it every day. Put in the effort at the start and it will be worth it. Good luck