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Lining paper adhesive
Do you need to completely strip all the adhesive from old lining paper before putting up bew lining paper? Paint will be going on the new one. The adhesive is really stubborn and I feel like I’m not making progress removing it.
5 Answers from MyBuilder Painters & Decorators
Hi there the adhesive will come off by applying warm water it with a paint roller and a good quality scraper if you don't take it off you can be left with an uneven surface, but if you were to leave it, it still has sticky residue so you can paste the walls and line the walls if you've had enough!
Answered 16th Jan 2023
I would say line it again, I always do if it’s previous paper and being painted, long process washing all the stubborn paste off
Answered 16th Jan 2023
Yes old paper, first remove
Answered 16th Jan 2023
Yes it best to strip all the adhesive of use a sponge with hot water leave it for a few minite then scrap of repeated if necessary then clean of with a cloth
Answered 16th Jan 2023
Yes remove it you can use warm water or personally I just use a steamer on the adhesive if comes off so easily and quickly
Answered 16th Jan 2023
