CANVAS REPAIR TAPE
Canvas Repair Tape or Cloth Tape is an adhesive canvas or
linen fabric strip found in most outdoorsy stores that stock
tents. It’s usually used to temporarily patch up minor tears
or punctures, and generally speaking it does a more than
satisfactory job.
The idea is to apply a strip of the canvas repair tape
directly over the tear on both sides of the canvas ensuring
it completely covers the hole. It might not be the fanciest
looking repair, but it’s waterproof, durable and usually costs
less than ten bucks! It’ll get you out of trouble, but is obviously
not a replacement for a professional repair.CONTACT ADHESIVE
Another option is to use a contact adhesive to secure a canvas
patch over a puncture hole or tear. The idea is to clean the
area up removing any stray threads. Ensure the patch fits over
the rear with around 25-30mm extra clearance and apply a
good layer of adhesive to the patch before sticking it on and
applying pressure until it dries up. It’ll provide a temporary
repair but chances are it won’t put up with all that much
strain.CANVAS REPAIR KIT
For emergency repairs, a competent canvas repair kit is hard
to go past. They usually include an array of canvas patches so
you can choose the best one to suit the job, be it nylon mesh or
for fly-screen repairs. A needle and thread, along with a tube
of fabric cement, are also usually included.
The typical repair is carried out by sewing the rip or tear
back together with the needle and thread, before cutting out
a patch to suit. Make sure the patch's corners are curved soDIY CANVAS REPAIR METHODS
it’s less likely to get snagged and dislodged from the canvas.
Then apply the cement or adhesive agent to the patch before
completing the repair.THE MIRACLE OF MOULD REMOVAL
Ok, so you’ve spotted a bit of mould forming on your tent—
what do you do? Well, letting the canvas air out in the sun
for a few days is a good start. It’ll help kill the mould, and if
you’re lucky enough to catch it in the early stages you may
even be able to simply brush it off with a stiff bristle brush,
before giving the vacuum cleaner a workout to remove the
spores. If it’s more advanced, it’s time to get your game face
on and enlist the help of a proven mould removal formula.
I say the word “proven” because there is a heck of a lot of
unsubstantiated advice on the internet these days, and a
good chunk of them would do more harm than good — Like
scrubbing it with dishwashing liquids or clothes detergents!
Apart from potentially damaging the canvas, these products
will usually have scented perfumes in them, which is a great
way to attract even more biting bugs to your camp.
Yep, when it comes to mould removal aids, you’re far
better off using a quality product that’s available off the
shelf, preferably one with plenty of runs on the board.
Just remember most of these will also remove the fabrics
waterproof coating, so it’ll need to be re-applied after
treatment.For large rips, a temporary fix can help prevent
further damage before a professional repairCanvas repair kits are cheap insurance if
your canvas gets torn out on the tracksOff the shelf mould removal products are a safer option than
unproven home remedies for your canvas