[foxtrot0907]

I have damaged walls in my kitchen and lined them with heavy duty wall liner. I followed the directions on the roll. All went up well. After the paste dried, I noticed a gap where I butted the paper together. I was told to leave it alone, when I paint the liner, it will expand from the paint and the space will disappear. I can't see how since the wall liner in solidly pasted to the wall. Can I spackle or use joint compound in the spaces?+

 

[danpik]

Who told you to leave it alone? What do the instructions on the package say about this?

 

[chrisn]

Skim it with joint compound , prime with Zinnser Cover Stain or other oil primer and paint. Or if you can find Zinnsers Gardz, prime with that after skimming and sanding smooth.

 

[foxtrot0907]

The instructions say nothing about what to do if the wall liner contracts when it drys. I was talking to a friend who told me to leave the spaces alone as the wall liner will expand when it absorbs the paint.

 

[foxtrot0907]

Thanks chrism for your response. I will try what you suggest.

 

[chrisn]

The instructions say nothing about what to do if the wall liner contracts when it drys. I was talking to a friend who told me to leave the spaces alone as the wall liner will expand when it absorbs the paint.

not gonna happen:no: