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Wall Repair Wall Repair From "Creative Wall Coverings" episode DCWC-103

After wallpaper removal, you may find that your walls are less than perfect. Don't worry: repairs are easy to do, and they'll make a big difference in the finished appearance of your newly papered walls.

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	Figure A
	Figure B

Materials:

Interior spackling paste
Spreader
Fine-grit sandpaper or sanding block

Steps:

1. For exposed drywall (figure A), use an interior spackling paste, applied with a spreader, to fill in any holes or dents. The spackle may have to be applied in several layers -- it's okay if the spackled surface turns out a little rough (figure B).

2. Once the spackle is dry, go over the area with a fine-grit sandpaper or a sanding block. The clean, dry surface is now ready to be primed and papered.

Priming

Applying a wall primer will help new wallpaper adhere and will also make the paper easier to remove. Simply stir the primer and paint it over the wall, using a brush or a roller.

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Taylor Vickers
Designer and homeowner
Lawrenceville, GA