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        How to Repair Torn Wallpaper

        You can use a procedure known as the "torn-patch method" to repair tears in your wallpaper.

        More in Windows Walls and Doors

        • Time

          1 hour

        • Price Range

          $1 - $50

        • Difficulty

          Easy

        Highlights:

        Step 1: Tear Out a Patch of Matching Wallpaper

        First, smooth out the damaged wallpaper as much as possible.

        Find a piece of wallpaper with a matching pattern, and tear out a patch so that the underlying paper doesn't show.

        tear out patch of matching wallpaper

        Step 2: Activate the Adhesive

        Dampen the back of the wallpaper to activate the adhesive. If the wallpaper is not prepasted, apply a thin coat of wallpaper paste.

        Step 3: Apply the Patch

        Position the patch so that it matches the surrounding wallpaper pattern. Press the patch into place with a sponge.

        press patch into place with sponge

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