To re-paste 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.
This article was written by Anne
Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus
with references from Oklahoma Extension
bulletin, Wallpaper: Repair, Removal
and Applying Fabric to Walls.
