How to repair a tarpaulin?
How to repair a tarpaulin? |
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Over time, you may find that after tears and cuts may appear in the tarpaulin after use.
These can be repaired using a variety of different methods: |
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Tarpaulin tape |
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You can purchase specially designed tape for sealing up tears in the fabric.
The tape will also form a waterproof seal, meaning that no water-resistance is sacrificed. |
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For the most effective repair, it is advised to repair the tear on both sides of the tarpaulin. | |||
Patches |
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It is also possible to buy patches to stick over tears, and fabric can be purchased which is suitable for use in fixing tarpaulins. | |||
Heat guns |
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Also available are heat guns which can be used on PVC tarpaulins to weld repairs in place. | |||
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These may be used with rollers, which help maintain pressure on the material as it is welded. | |||
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However, many products are not designed to be used with all types of tarpaulin. Therefore, you may wish to ask the manufacturer to advise you on how to repair your product. | |||
