Lining paper is a great way to cover up flaws on walls and get them ready for painting.Do some calculations to figure out how many rolls of lining paper you need, and choose different grades of paper based on how bad of a shape your walls are in.Carefully cut and paste the lining paper onto the walls, then wait for it to completely dry before you paint, and your room will look brand new in just a couple of days!
Step 1: The thicker the paper, the more imperfections there are.
Lining paper comes in grades from 800-2000.The thicker the paper is, the higher the grade.If you don't know what grade you need, use 1200-1400 grade lining paper.Lining paper is meant to cover pitting, cracks, and other imperfections in old walls and create a smooth surface to paint over.
Step 2: The width of the lining paper should be taken into account when dividing the room height.
There are rolls of different lengths and widths of lining paper.Divide the wall height by the width of the rolls you plan on using.It can be harder to hang larger rolls of lining paper.
Step 3: Give the number by the perimeter of the room.
Measure the total perimeter of the room.Take this number and add it to the last number you got.If you divide 2 by 0.6 to get 3.4, you can work in a room that is 2 m tall and has a perimeter of 46 ft.You would divide 3.4 by 14 to get 48.
Step 4: The number is divided by the length of the paper roll.
Take a look at how long the rolls of lining paper are.To figure out how many rolls you need to cover the room, divide the last number by the length.You ended up with 48 in the previous example.You would divide 48 by 11 to get 4.37 if you were using rolls that were 36 feet long.You would need to buy 5 rolls of lining paper in order to cover the whole room.If you need to account for trimming, make sure you have 10% more lining paper.
Step 5: There is a table with a roll of lining paper on it.
A folding table is used to cut and paste wallpaper.Measure and cut your first roll of lining paper by rolling it out on the board.If you don't have a table, you can get one at a home improvement center.
Step 6: It's a good idea to mark a section as long as the wall is not too high.
If you need to get the height of the wall again, use a tape measure.To get the length of the sections you need to cut, add 2–3 in to the measurement.Line the first section of the paper with a pencil.If the wall is more than 6 ft high, you should cut sections of lining paper that are less than 2 m in length.
Step 7: Use wallpaper scissors or a trimming wheel to cut the lining paper.
The lining paper needs to be flat against the table.To get your first section of lining paper, cut along the mark you made.You can get wallpaper scissors at a home improvement center or paint supply store.
Step 8: You should repeat the process to get as many sections as possible.
To cut the next section, make a line.If you want to hang it, cut the second section and repeat the process until the roll is cut into strips of lining paper.You can cut and paste at the same time.It is up to you and how you prefer to work.
Step 9: Apply wallpaper paste to the back of the paper with a brush.
Place the first section of paper on the table.Use wallpaper paste to cover the entire back.Refer to the instructions for the glue you are using before you apply it to make sure you get the right instructions.You can get wallpaper paste at a paint store.
Step 10: Smooth the first piece of lining paper on the wall.
Place the first piece of lining paper on the wall in a corner or next to a window so that the extra length overlaps the ceiling and floor.Air bubbles can be smoothed out with a wallpaper.If you start in a corner, make sure the lining paper overlaps the other wall as well.The lining paper should be pushed into the corners where the extra length overlaps to create creases.
Step 11: The excess paper can be trimmed with wallpaper scissors.
Pull back the lining paper where you crease it and cut it with wallpaper scissors.If necessary, smooth out the lining paper by pushing it against the wall.Excess lining paper should be trimmed to make sure it stays against the ceiling, at the base of the wall, and in the corners.Put your wallpaper scissors into a jar of warm water to keep the paste on them from drying out and making them stick together.The trimming technique can be used anywhere else the lining paper meets an obstacle, such as the wooden trim around windows or doors.
Step 12: Next to the first one, hang the next section of lining paper.
The lining paper should be placed next to each other.If you overlap the edges, you will create an even finish.Overlapping edges or too much space between sections of lining paper will show through a layer of paint.
Step 13: Work your way around the room until it's covered, repeat the process.
The lining paper should be against the last piece you pasted.To make it fit, trim the lining paper wherever you need to.You can apply paste to several sections of lining paper at the same time by folding them over like a noodle.You can get sections ready to hang at the same time.
Step 14: The lining paper should be dry for at least 24 hours.
Paint over the lining paper before it is completely dry.If you paint on it while it is wet, it will come off the walls.If the room is damp or cold, the paste takes longer to dry.