Hi, I would like some advice on preparing an old lime plastered wall, for lining paper. I have removed all the old loose lining paper and paint, but some of the old paper is well stuck do I need to remove all this too? Will it show through if I paper over it?
The old plaster is powdery and some of the top layer have come away with the old paper, do I need to skim this over? and should I use modern finishing plaster or top coat lime plaster?
Before papering do I need to stabilise the plaster surface with some PVA, SBR or a priming coat of emulsion? It's an inside wall so not too damp.
Which grade/brand of lining paper should I use? I was thinking of the thickest 2000 grade will this be difficult to hang and will I need a stronger wallpaper adhesive for it? I am going to brush emulsion paint as the final finish, do the thicker lining papers have any texture to them? as I would like a smooth finish with no texture but don't mind if some of the character of the old plaster shows through. Thanks!