SilentBob wrote:
I've never hung paper on a wall, let alone on a ceiling. I really
can't see
it going all that well. Certainly would end up looking a bit iffy.

As for the plasterboard option...! Seriously not sure that I'm up to that
either.

I HAVE taken onboard everyone's comments in order to find the most suitable
option for me and my situation.

The moral of the story seems to be,
"never pull lining paper from a ceiling unless you intend to put up a
complete new ceiling ."