For those who are new to DIY, especially wallpapering, you would be forgiven for thinking that you’ll get the job done with just a few rolls of wallpaper and some wallpaper adhesive. However in reality you will soon realise that the key to a great finish is the preparation work you have done. This is where lining paper comes into play. Here we’re going to look at the main reasons why lining paper is required when wallpapering. To Smooth Walls If you are stripping wallpaper, you will soon discover that walls are rarely perfect. Instead they may have cracks, pits, dumps, bubbles and a multitude of other imperfections – all of which will ruin your wallpapering if left untouched. The main reason why professional decorators and novice DIY-ers use lining paper such as Wallrock Fibreliner Plus as well as other brands is that it helps to smooth walls, disguising imperfection and providing a flat surface to apply wallpaper to. To Avoid Shrinkage Many wallpapers, especially cheaper ones are woven as part of the manufacturing process. This means that once you apply a wallpaper adhesive, the wallpaper will expand slightly. You obviously apply to the wall and but up the next piece of wallpaper, all whilst it is still damp. As the wallpaper dries out, it will shrink back to its original size and perhaps even a little smaller. The result are gaps between the drops of wallpaper which leaves the finish looking rough. Lining paper helps the drying process whilst also holding the wallpaper in place at its expanded size – this results in a better finish overall. To Reduce Staining Over time it is common for wallpaper to become stained. There are two reasons for this - substances on the wall might leach into the wallpaper or when paste is applied, the added moisture can cause colours to run or bleed together.  Lining paper can help to reduce both of these by reducing the drying time required and also providing a barrier between the wall itself and the wallpaper. This will give a much clearer and more durable finish. To Provide Durability For those wishing to wallpaper a wall that is bare plaster or even a painted wall, directly applying wallpaper might like a seem simple enough process but more often than not, the wallpaper will peel off the wall again, resulting in constant re-hanging on your part. Another advantage of lining paper is that it will help hold your wallpaper in place for a longer-lasting finish.  Wallrock Fibreliner Plus 100 Double is a longer, wider roll, making it ideal for jobs like these. With so many great reasons to use lining paper, make sure to add it to your shopping list before embarking on decorating any room in your home.