Canvas Tear - Repair

[bryankloos]

Hey all,

Whats the proper method for repairing a 3" tear in the canvas?
Its not on a seam, and has a few inches of clean canvas around the tear.

Thanks,

Bryan

[Keystoner]

I've used Tear-Aid on a few different things. Type B is specifically for vinyl. 6 years ago I used it on my garden tractor seat and it is still firmly attached. 2 years ago when I opened the bunk a small area tore off leaving the mesh backing. It's holding tight.

[Keystoner]

This pic wouldn't upload in my first reply.

[rsdata]

chances are what you are calling canvas might in actuality be vinyl... canvas is cloth where vinyl is plastic

Gorilla tape makes a quick, satisfactory, water-tite and fairly long lasting repair. You could use a swimming pool patch, as many out of ground and in-ground pools ( like mine) are actually vinyl lined.

[Jeff95814]

x2 on Tear-Aid. I've used it on my canvas boat cover and it works / looks great. Easy to apply and durable.

[Campworthy]

I've been meaning to ask/find out how to repair vinyl, thanks to the original OP for asking for me. I have some on order.

[geologist1]

We used a canvas backing and then DW stitched together and followed up with the glue (VLP). She even went so far as to dye the stitches using a blue Sharpie,,,, It looks really good!