diff --git a/tests/test-maximize.lua b/tests/test-maximize.lua
index 48fc01f73..21ff9c185 100644
--- a/tests/test-maximize.lua
+++ b/tests/test-maximize.lua
@@ -75,6 +75,9 @@ local steps = {
 
         assert(c.border_width == test_width)
 
+        -- Restore old border width
+        c.border_width = test_width - 1
+
         return true
     end,