I can't say whether the problems I had with plaster and lining paper were
down to my plasterwork, but occasionally whilst hanging lining paper I
would get it positioned wrong and peel it back a little to rehang it. On two
occasion plaster came off with the paper, only small pieces, where I had
put a 1mm skim in various places to make good damage.
My neighbour, who has a fair amount of experience in these things
told me to paint the wall with an emulsion before hanging paper. I now do
this, and feel much more comfortable with adjusting lining paper. An
additional advantage is that my walls are not really plastered as such, just
lime mortar which has been worked smooth, so sanding it really starts to
dislodge grit particles and makes for rough patches. A coat of emulsion on
this
completely stabilises the surface. There is no need to make a good job of
the emulsion, it won't be on display!

Andy

"Scott" wrote in message
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In the week I built a new stud wall - using 9mm plasterboard, and then I
skimmed the top of it. Anyway - I am going to sand it fully tomorrow. I am
then planning on hanging 1300 grade lining paper on the walls next
weekend,
so that they will cover any blemished etc as my plastering is not prefect.
Anyway - do I need to coat the walls in anything prior to hanging the wall
paper?

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