How can I fix the wallpaper in my rental?
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Pat
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We have a rental property that has pretty dramatic wall paper in entry there are some small areas damaged... can’t find some to match ... please any ideas on repair or modification as not to replace
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/wallpaper-repairs-made-easy
Not sure if this will help... worth a shot skimming through though. Hope this helps in some way for you.
Thanks I will check it out
Would you rather continue to have this wallpaper kept on, or not have it at all?
Do you own the property or are you renting it from someone? To do anything as a renter you would have to have the owner's permission before doing anything. That being said, as a low cost option you could cut away any torn pieces and loose paper on the seams. Then do a skim coat of drywall compound over it and let it fully dry. Sand until smooth and put a primer over it. Once that is fully dry you can paint over it. We did this (with the owners permission) in a rental duplex my mother-in-law lived in and it looked great and lasted for years. That wallpaper is from the 70's or early 80's so just about anything would look better. Best of luck.
O.K., I would suggest then to purchase 1 roll of wallpaper with a large motif. Apply/glue the motifs over the damaged areas and sporadically over whole wall, so they look integrated, not isolated.
Look for a design that contains some of the same green color as you have now. Choose one with a motif that has a definite closed border, as opposed to an open border design, as the pieces will be easier to cut out.
Hello,
Try Artist Paints and a Sponge Application. Artist Brushes are also good.
You could also add pictures or Mirror to cover damaged areas.
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If the damage is not too high on the wall, you could cover it with wainscoting panels with nice trim and paint.
You could always try to cover the problem areas with photos, mirrors, etc.