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How to hang lining paper
Do you need to leave a gap between strips of lining paper when you hang it?
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"If the lining paper is to be painted (emulsion( it is advisable to leave a slight gap which will be filled by the paint. If the lining paper is to be wallpapered then butt up the joints but take care not to overlap the joints."
Answered on 15th Nov 2022 - Member since Jan 2017 -
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"No,put it up as normal wallpaper ,lining paper is a bit wider than wallpaper and comes in different thickness l would suggest the 1400 one ,can be hung longways but not necessary .allow to dry before painting or papering over"
Answered on 30th Nov 2022 - Member since Aug 2019 -
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"No you need cross line lining paper ,
Keep them nice Butted together ."
Keep them nice Butted together ."
Answered on 16th Nov 2022 - Member since Apr 2019 -
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"Leave a 1mm (1/25”) gap between the paper strips to avoid ridges forming. Brush overlapping ends into the corner to mark where you'll need to cut. Pull back the paper slightly, cut along the mark with scissors and brush back into place
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Answered on 27th Nov 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 -
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"No the best way is to cross line the lining paper leaving no gaps keep the lines nice and tight"
Answered on 18th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"No, Any decent paperhanger will keep a tight butt join.."
Answered on 10th Dec 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 -
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"When putting up linning paper don't leave gaps as they will show through to the wallpaper you put up ideally you should put linning paper horizontal but not necessary
Hope this helps"
Hope this helps"
Answered on 15th Nov 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"Look on the instructions sometimes you have to leave a 1mm gap but be sure to let paper soak for recommend time."
Answered on 15th Nov 2022 - Member since Feb 2016 -
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"Hi no as long as u don't stretch it just but it upto each other
Thanks hope that helps
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Thanks hope that helps
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Answered on 19th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 -
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"The short answer is "No, you do not need to leave a gap"
There is no need to leave a gap whislt hagning Lining paper, however, you do not want to overlap it either, therfore "butting" the paper together is sufficiant.
Always follow manufacturers "soaking time" usually round about 3-5 mins, this will allow the paper to be more pliable and will also swell up slightly, so as it dries back it will shrink a little.
When it comes to painting, slightly dilute first coat with either Dulux Super Matt or Crown Cover Matt, both of these paints do not contain Vinyl and will stop any peeling later on. At this stage, if you see any visable gaps in lining paper, you can now fill if needed, If you see any edges of paper then lightly sand between coats using a 120-160 grit abrasive paper, then touch up any unpainted filler with same paint you used for 1st coat then you are ready to apply you 2 top coats (never fill and sand on an unpainted surface as you will damage paper."
There is no need to leave a gap whislt hagning Lining paper, however, you do not want to overlap it either, therfore "butting" the paper together is sufficiant.
Always follow manufacturers "soaking time" usually round about 3-5 mins, this will allow the paper to be more pliable and will also swell up slightly, so as it dries back it will shrink a little.
When it comes to painting, slightly dilute first coat with either Dulux Super Matt or Crown Cover Matt, both of these paints do not contain Vinyl and will stop any peeling later on. At this stage, if you see any visable gaps in lining paper, you can now fill if needed, If you see any edges of paper then lightly sand between coats using a 120-160 grit abrasive paper, then touch up any unpainted filler with same paint you used for 1st coat then you are ready to apply you 2 top coats (never fill and sand on an unpainted surface as you will damage paper."
Answered on 15th Nov 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 -
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