There are a wide variety of lining papers available on the market from leading brands such as Erfurt Mav and Anaglypta through to cheaper home brands. Whichever variety you choose to use, professional decorators have one key rule, for a professional lining paper finish, you need to follow these top application tips: #1 – Always Use Lining Paper With heavier grade wallpapers, vinyl wallpapers and other durable types, you may be tempted to skip lining paper and apply your chosen wallpaper directly to the walls. Our professional lining paper experts advise that lining paper should always be used, regardless of the type of wallpaper being used. This ensures a smoother, more professional finish whilst protecting wallpaper from shrinkage, staining and other problems. #2 – Use the Best Quality You Can Afford As lining paper is hidden by wallpaper after application, you might be tempted to use the cheapest lining paper available but when it comes to professional lining paper application, you really do get what you pay for. Strive to buy the best quality lining paper you can afford for your home decorating project. #3 – Measure Twice, Cut Once Professional decorators have a very strict rule about cutting wallpaper and lining paper lengths to the correct size – measure twice and cut once. Once lining paper has been cut too short, it usually becomes waste, not only wasting the lining paper but also your money. #4 – Keep it Sharp It’s vitally important that you get a clean, professional finish when applying lining paper and the only way to do that is to keep your decorating knife or scissors sharp. This will ensure a clean, precise cut every time. #5 – Use the Right Lining Paper for the Job Again, don’t be tempted to buy the cheapest brand of professional lining paper. Instead ensure that you have read the instructions and the application process and used the right kind of lining paper for the task at hand. This is especially important when using specialist lining papers like thermal lining paper. #6 – Work Fast Most lining papers need to be coated with wallpaper adhesive prior to hanging. This method involves working quickly and accurately to ensure that the lining paper is hung and positioned well prior to the adhesive starting to dry or set. It’s therefore vital that you work quickly from starting to apply the adhesive to completing the hang. #7 – Keep it Clean The final tip our professionals have for lining paper application is to keep your work area clean. Wallpaper adhesive applied accidentally to the wrong part of the lining paper can cause wastage whilst dirt and dust can lead to imperfections in the hang which has a knock on effect to how smooth your walls will be prior to wallpaper application. Follow these top tips and you’ll soon have your lining paper hung in a professional manner, ready for wallpaper application.