How to Repair Damaged Wallpaper: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

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Cut out and repair wallpaper and drywall damaged by a doorknob. Read an overview on how to repair damaged wallpaper.
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2. Cut the new patch oversize. Then tape the new paper (blue tape) directly over the existing wallpaper so the wallpaper patterns match. To establish the cutting lines, place marked pieces of tape (red tape) on the wall to mark the horizontal and vertical cutting lines. Lay a metal straightedge between these lines. When you cut the new patch, you’ll also be cutting a hole exactly the same size out of the old wallpaper.
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