Bumps and ridges

Lining paper can also help eliminate any existing discolouration on the wall surface that may otherwise penetrate the decorative surface of the wallcovering and leave the finish unsatisfactory.

It is important to note that the decorative surface and pattern of the wallcovering will play a very important part in how many or how few imperfections will show through.

The drying tension or torque of the wallcovering can in fact dislodge a filler that has not been sealed, and show up as lumps under the wallcovering once it has dried.

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