Many people use lining paper to ensure a better end result when wallpapering. It will disguise any minor cracks or pits and provide a flat surface to apply wallpaper to. It will also stop any stains on the walls from leaching into the wallpaper. But it won’t be able to prevent damp causing a problem. For that you’ll need to use foil backed lining paper. How foil liner works to stop damp For a product that will create a strong barrier against damp, mould or mildew we recommend using Anderton damp proof foil liner. It has a ‘three in one’ construction that includes waterproof layers of foil and bitumen, and an outward facing layer of kraft paper that functions like normal lining paper to provide a smooth surface to apply wallpaper too. What to do before applying foil liner There are two types of damp. External, such as damp that’s caused by leaking gutters or a high ground water level, and internal, which is usually due to poor ventilation in the home. It’s important to find out what is causing the damp in your walls, and resolve this, before applying Andertonfoil lining paper. When applying it to your walls, you do this just like you would normal paper liner. What rooms to use foil liner in Foil Damp proof lining paper can be applied to any room in your home. It is most often used in rooms that suffer from condensation like shower rooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms etc. And it can be used in any room that has a problem with damp.