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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1. Cut an oversized swatch of leftover wallpaper and position it over the damaged area so it extends at least 6 in. in all directions beyond the damaged area. Match the patterns. This extra space allows adequate area for feathering out joint compound around the hole repair.
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