Michigan State University Extension
Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500378
06/24/03

Wallpaper Repair


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.

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