Repairing a rip in vinyl furniture is a short simple and low cost fit that can be accomplished in the home.
Fix a vinyl tear.
Lay the patch over the area of linoleum that has been damaged.
Vinyl furniture can rip for a number of reasons such as a sharp object or a pet scratching the material.
Clean off any paint that gets on the surrounding vinyl surface.
Dampen a lint free cloth in rubbing alcohol.
A typical kit includes color compounds subpatch material alcohol swabs graining paper gloss restorer a heat curing tool a color match guide and instructions.
To patch linoleum cut down an extra linoleum tile using an x acto knife so it s slightly larger than the tear.
Apply a low gloss seam sealer or vinyl seam sealant to the scraped or cut areas of the vinyl flooring.
Both soap and alcohol are harsh and tend to dry out the vinyl but you must remove oils grease dirt and other contaminants to ensure a proper bond.
Use a pair of sharp scissors to remove loose threads from around the damaged vinyl.
2 lay a piece of canvas or the enclosed.
The rubbing alcohol will clean the vinyl and get it ready for repair.
Let the paint dry for 15 minutes or speed up the drying time with a hair dryer on low heat.
Tear aid repair tape type b is a clear adhesive backed tape used to repair hole and tears in vinyl and vinyl coated applications.
It is best to repair a tear as soon as possible to avoid the tear becoming larger.
To the best of your ability make sure the pattern on the linoleum is aligned correctly with the area of damaged linoleum.
Order a vinyl repair kit online or through mail order.
Wipe the area of the torn vinyl seat with the damp cloth.
The process takes about 30 minutes.
Listen to bob vila on repairing torn vinyl flooring or read the text below.
These kits are especially designed to repair damaged vinyl.
Mix paint to match the vinyl mix the paint to match the floor color and paint the inside surface and edges of the damaged area.
Plug in a hair dryer and switch it to the medium setting.