Can anyone recommend a good-value emulsion paint that will cover up
(make invisible) the joins in lining paper with one coat? Will I need
some sort of textured paint, or is there full-bodied ordinary emulsion
that will do it?

Thank you

JimT

Rob Morley wrote:

> In article <r0AWe.568$QU3.415@newsfe1-win.ntli.net>, 
> stuart_nobleNOSPAM@ntlworld.com says...
> 
>>zymurgy@technologist.com wrote:
>>
>>>Jim T wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Thank you all for the replies. Unfortunately, the lining paper has
>>>>been applied with a 1/2" overlap. The edges are not butted together.
>>>>Any suggestions on how to proceed? I'm not looking to achieve
>>>>perfection, but I would like the lining paper joints to disappear.
>>>
>>>
>>>Can I ask why, when you didn't know what to do, you didn't ask on here
>>>first !
>>>
>>>Not much of a consolation, clearly, but better than doing the work
>>>twice !
>>>
>>
>>Given the problems getting lining paper edges to meet and/or cutting 
>>them wet, this might be a good method.
>>
> 
> What problems?  Unless you're papering a really wonky wall (in which 
> case replastering is probably a good option) 


Exactly. It might just be easier than re-plastering

On Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:05:53 +0100, John Cartmell
 wrote:


>>You *could* first try (very carefully) cutting the overlapping strip with a
>>very sharp knife. Cut into the rise of the overlap at 45 degrees. Soak the
>>overlapped strip and peel it off. Don't rub the paper. Roll the edge with a
>>wooden edge roller. Let it dry. Fill any gap with a very fine filler.


Since a couple of you suggested this, this is basically what I did
today. It was quite easy and effective, since the paper was still
unpainted.  Thanks to all who suggested it.


>>Don't do it again! ;-)


I won't! :-)

JimT

In article <r0AWe.568$QU3.415@newsfe1-win.ntli.net>, 
stuart_nobleNOSPAM@ntlworld.com says...

> zymurgy@technologist.com wrote:
> > Jim T wrote:
> > 
> >>Thank you all for the replies. Unfortunately, the lining paper has
> >>been applied with a 1/2" overlap. The edges are not butted together.
> >>Any suggestions on how to proceed? I'm not looking to achieve
> >>perfection, but I would like the lining paper joints to disappear.
> > 
> > 
> > Can I ask why, when you didn't know what to do, you didn't ask on here
> > first !
> > 
> > Not much of a consolation, clearly, but better than doing the work
> > twice !
> > 
> 
> Given the problems getting lining paper edges to meet and/or cutting 
> them wet, this might be a good method.
> 

What problems?  Unless you're papering a really wonky wall (in which 
case replastering is probably a good option) lining paper is pretty easy 
to apply properly.

zymurgy@technologist.com wrote:

> Jim T wrote:
> 
>>Thank you all for the replies. Unfortunately, the lining paper has
>>been applied with a 1/2" overlap. The edges are not butted together.
>>Any suggestions on how to proceed? I'm not looking to achieve
>>perfection, but I would like the lining paper joints to disappear.
> 
> 
> Can I ask why, when you didn't know what to do, you didn't ask on here
> first !
> 
> Not much of a consolation, clearly, but better than doing the work
> twice !
> 
> Rgds
> 
> Paul.
> 


Given the problems getting lining paper edges to meet and/or cutting 
them wet, this might be a good method.

"Jim T"  wrote in message 
news:4329d874.327259@news.individual.net...

>
> Can anyone recommend a good-value emulsion paint that will cover up
> (make invisible) the joins in lining paper with one coat? Will I need
> some sort of textured paint, or is there full-bodied ordinary emulsion
> that will do it?
>

I just mixed some fine Polyfilla with emulsion paint (+water) to fill the 
odd fine line cracks between my lining paper. Let dry, sand lightly and two 
coats of emulsion and can't see the joints at all.