Wallpaper Repair

To repaste Wallpaper:

1. Lift loose wallpaper carefully. It may be necessary to wet with water.
2. Spread thin wallpaper paste underneath.
3. Smooth down with a clean, damp cloth. Note: For newer plastic-coated papers, ask wallpaper store for correct paste.

To remove a blister in wallpaper:

1. Cut across blister with a very sharp razor blade, cut along a line in the pattern.
2. Lift edges carefully and spread thin wallpaper paste underneath.
3. Smooth down with a clean, damp cloth.

To repair tears or holes:

1. Tear a patch out of left over scrap. Torn, irregular edges show less than a smooth cut edge.
2. Spread thin wallpaper paste on the back.
3. Position patch to match pattern and smooth down over hole.

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