UV resistant: UV rays break down most plastics and cause colors to fade. If your inflatable will often be exposed to the sun, look for a repair kit that helps protect against UV damage. There’s no need to worry about buying a replacement though, as most issues with your inflatable not working can easily be fixed. Here’s a step-by-step inflatable repair guide to get you on your way. The Problem Since most repair kits for inflatables contain flammable adhesive, it’s important to store the repair kit away from any heat source. FAQ Q. How do inflatables get damaged?

If your blower is working, but the inflatable isn’t inflating all the way, you likely have a tear in your fabric. If your blower still isn’t working, you can skip ahead for more troubleshooting tips. FindingTears or Holes in your Inflatable Odor: The adhesive in most repair kits has a strong, unpleasant odor. If you’re sensitive to certain smells, look for a repair kit that has a more tolerable odor. Find the leak. Since that’s often more difficult than repairing the leak, we've outlined how to do that in the FAQ section below. Direct application: This type of repair is performed by simply gluing the edges of the hole together. You apply a dab of sealant on the damaged portion and keep the edges together until the sealant dries. This works best on damage where the material is not missing, such as a pinhole or small tear. Clean and dry the area around the leak. This is very important because any grease or dirt that isn’t removed from the inflatable will prevent an airtight seal, which may require you to patch the patch.

Patch: This is the most common repair method and is suitable for most types of damage. In essence, you’re gluing a patch in place using a very strong adhesive that bonds the patch to the inflatable. When it comes to your best yard inflatables, placing them outside inevitably puts them in harms way for potential damage. It could be anything from wild animals to a bad snow storm that could cause your inflatable to break, leaving you with an expensive pile of fabric on your lawn and not much else.

Let the adhesive set. If necessary, let the adhesive set for the designated period of time before applying the patch.For pictorial step by step repair instructions view our handy how to guide: How to undertake a professional quality repair of your PVC or hypalon RIB, inflatable boat and SIB tubes. Most yard inflatables are made of a fabric/nylon material that can be repairedin a variety of ways. I’ll go over a few here – Not every repair kit can repair every type of damage. If you have a small pinhole that is slowly leaking air, then any type of repair kit will work (as long as it’s suitable for the material). If you have a small tear or larger hole, some of the repair kits might not be effective. Even fewer repair kits can handle a long slash or tear. The worst damage for an inflatable to sustain is a split along the seam because there’s nothing to stop the entire seam from opening up. It is rare to find a repair kit that can fix a split seam. How repair kits work Stormsure's Inflatables Repair Kit is perfect to make an easy, durable and effective repair on damaged or burst inflatables. Inflatables can burst easily but don’t need to go in the bin. The Inflatables Repair Kit makes it simple and easy to complete a durable, effective and long-lasting repair on all inflatable items using either Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive, TUFF Tape patches or both. The kit contains a 5g tube of Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive, a TUFF Tape strip, two 75mm (diameter) TUFF Tape patches, along with protective gloves.