How To Patch A Tear In Vinyl Furniture Repair Guide

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Time Required

                          30 minutes - 5 hours            

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Step 1

              How to Patch a Tear in Vinyl Furniture               

• Clean the damaged area with rubbing alcohol, using a rag, paper towel, or Q-tip.

Clean the damaged area with rubbing alcohol, using a rag, paper towel, or Q-tip.

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Step 2

• Cut the backing fabric large enough to cover the tear, approximately half an inch larger around the tear.

Cut the backing fabric large enough to cover the tear, approximately half an inch larger around the tear.

Step 3

• Use the spatula tool to insert the backing fabric underneath the tear.

Use the spatula tool to insert the backing fabric underneath the tear.

Step 4

• Use the spatula to apply the adhesive to the damaged area.
• Choose a color that matches your furniture. You may need to mix colors to acheive the correct shade.

Use the spatula to apply the adhesive to the damaged area.

Choose a color that matches your furniture. You may need to mix colors to acheive the correct shade.

Step 5

• Let the adhesive dry for approximately four hours.
• You may use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process.

Let the adhesive dry for approximately four hours.

You may use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process.

Step 6

• Use a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to buff and blend the area.
• Apply light pressure to even out the edges.

Use a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to buff and blend the area.

Apply light pressure to even out the edges.

Once the adhesive is dry, the furniture is ready for use!

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