Ripped lining paper surface

Question

Hi, I have some rips in the lining paper in a house I've just moved into. It looks like these are from command strips stuck to the walls, so it's just ripped the surface of the lining paper off. 

I want to paint over these but because of the fluffy texture I'm not sure if the paint will stick. How would I fix the ripped patches?

Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks.

David · Accepted Answer

Assuming the remainder of the lining paper is intact, seal the rips with slightly thinned emulsion and see if the 'grain' of the liner stands up.  If it does, sand it back smooth and either overpaint with full strength emulsion, or skim out the repairs with a decent quality filler, to level the surface and create a smooth base for any subsequent paint.

Without pictures it's a bit of a best guess scenario, I'm afraid.

Kieran · Answer

I would use some easy fill to stick it back plus any seems in the paper can be filled as well. Lightly sand it if needed and then apply emulsion.

John · Answer

Use pva to bond the fluffy texture, then fill with a fine filler and use a fine sandpaper to smooth, should be OK.

Lucy · Answer

Hi, I’d use some Zinsser peel stop to stop the paper from continuing to peel back, use a fine surface filler and sand lightly.

Peter · Answer

If you fill the ripped area with Polly filler  or wasy fill ,lightly sand it with a fine sanding pad before applying a coat of paint to the filled area once it is fully dry.After doing this you can proceed to apply your finishing coats after the pre painted patches are dry enough  . I hope this helps. P Haslam

Ripped lining paper surface

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