When it comes to the world of do it yourself decorating, it can be difficult to keep up to date with all the latest developments in wall preparation, wallcoverings and paint. With recent revelations including thermal lining papers, metallic and glitter wallpaper, eco-friendly wallpaper and mould resistant paint to name just a few, we thought we’d take this opportunity to explain one of the most popular new products on the market - fibre lining paper. What is Fibre Lining Paper? Essentially fibre lining paper and fibreliner are exactly the same thing. Fibre lining paper has been designed to prepare your walls for wallpapering. They are typically made of wood pulp using short fibres of wood which are compacted together to form a reasonably strong form of paper. When applied to the walls of your home, this lining paper not only helps to smooth walls but also helps wallcoverings to form a strong bond, keeping them in place too. Which Brands Produce Fibre Lining Paper? There are a number of brands in the market that offer fibre lining paper and one of the most popular is Wallrock Fibre Liner, sometimes also referred to as Wallrock fibreliner. One of the key reasons that Wallrock Fibre Lining Paper has become so popular is that it is made from paper sourced from sustainable forests, making it environmentally friendly, a key factor in today’s choice of decorating items. Wallrock Fibre Lining Paper has been pivotal in the success of fibre lining papers as it has been specifically designed to address one of the more commonly found problems of lining papers and that is peeling. Where most fibreliners are made from short fibre wood pulp, Wallrock Fibre Liner is made from long fibre pulp which makes it much more flexible. This means that as walls move, which they invariably do in all homes, the Wallrock Fibre Lining Paper moves with them, without splitting or tearing. This means that it is better at holding wallpaper in place for a longer period of time. This factor gives Wallrock Fibre Liner a long-term financial advantage over other brands of fibreliner too. Common Fibre Lining Paper Uses? Fibre lining paper is versatile enough to be used on most walls as well as on ceilings too. In fact it can be used anywhere where walls require a little smoothing and where other wallpaper is to be used. It is suitable for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms and studies as well as under wallpaper in the bathroom and kitchen too. Due to its durability, it’s even ideal in areas where there is high traffic such as the hallway and stairs of your home. Fibre lining papers such as Wallrock Fibre Liner can be used instead of thermal lining paper in homes where heat loss it not a problem. Although you might think that due to the superior nature of Wallrock Fibreliner, it is more expensive, you’ll actually find it’s a lot more affordable than you think and when you take into account its increased durability and long lasting nature, it can actually save you money when compared to the purchasing and re-application of standard lining papers.