Lining Paper question

Ishtar

Hi all

I put up some lining paper yesterday and have noticed there are some small gaps in one or two places - first time I've hung wallpaper, so expected it to be a bit hit and miss!

I don't want it to be too obvious when I paint over, so can I just put some polyfilla in there, or is there something else I should use?

Thanks a lot
D.

Canucklehead

Good morning: My OH, Corgi Guy, has used joint filler then carefully sanded down with fine sandpaper, painted and couldn't see the gap! Misgrace, our resident expert could give you a few tips.

HTH

Cancuklehead

JennyW_2

Canucklehead wrote: »

Good morning: My OH, Corgi Guy, has used joint filler then carefully sanded down with fine sandpaper, painted and couldn't see the gap! Misgrace, our resident expert could give you a few tips.

HTH

Cancuklehead

this is what we have done in places.

You can apply a fine powder filler and then lightly sand it down, paint over it and hey-presto - the gap will be gone. I found the best was B&Q dry powder filler - you make it up youself by just adding a bit of water. Because it's fine, it sands very easily.

We removed some coving from our lounge and of course there was a gap between the ceiling and where the paper ended. We just applied the filler and blended it with sand paper. Looks great

misgrace

canucklehead and jenny are correct, but, there is just a tad more to it.

You can fill joins, but only use powder filler, and do this if possible before you actually start painting.
Dont put it on thick, just a skim over of the filler is all you need, then after you have gently sanded it down, and before you actually start your painting, get some diluted paint and brush this the filled areas at least 2-3 times.
This will stop the filler lines flashing (bleeding through) through your finished paint.
Dont roll over these filled bits unless you brush the diluted paint on it first, as there is a big chance the roller will lift the filler off, and you will be in a right mess.