Repairing Torn Canvas Or Tent Items

How difficult is it to repair torn canvas or tent items yourself? Here are some ways you can do tent or awning repairs yourself.

After cleaning the damaged area to repair a small tear in your tent you should cover the damaged area with cloth repair tape or ripstop nylon for nylon tents, or taffeta for canvas tents. You will want to apply a patch to both sides of the tear and carefully smooth the edges, so the patch does not snag or leak. Then you will want to coat the edges of the patch with seam sealer on both sides. Allow the proper drying time.

If you need to repair a canvas awning you should apply vinyl repair glue to the outer perimeter of the patch. The patch should go on the inside of the canvas. Press firmly with one hand on each side. The glue will need the appropriate time to dry.

You can repair a tear in your pool cover but first make sure the area around the tear is clean. When cutting a patch be sure you cut it a couple inches or larger than the tear, round the edges of the patch with your scissors, remove the adhesive backing on the patch and apply a patch to both sides of the cover. Pool safety covers can be repaired by using mesh or solid safety cover material. Apply glue to the patch on both sides and press together with something heavy until it dries.

We suggest you call an expert to do these repairs to ensure a quality repair. The Tent Shop are experts at doing quality long lasting repairs to your tents, awnings, boat tops, canopies, heavy canvas items or pool covers.