Steps To Fix A Burn Hole In A Couch
The material required to fix a burn hole in a couch includes sharp scissors, fabric glue, toothpicks, and tweezers. The steps are given below to fix the burn hole in a couch:
- Cut: Firstly cut away the burnt edges of the hole in the couch with the help of sharp scissors.
- Apply Fabric Glue: Take a toothpick and apply fabric glue on the edge of the hole.
- Dry: Allow the glue to dry by waiting for about two hours.
- Fabric: Cut the piece of fabric from the underside of the couch according to the size of the burnt hole and use it as a patch on the burnt hole.
- Fabric Glue: Then put few drops of fabric glue into the hole and rub some fabric glue on to the patch.
- Fabric Patch: Place the fabric patch on to the hole and with the help of tweezers straighten the fabric patch.
- Fix The Patch: Then fix the patch on the hole to match it with grain and pattern of the couch.
- Leave To Dry: Leave the fabric glue to dry according to the recommended instructions.
Steps To Repair A Burn Hole In A Microfiber/Suede Couch
Microfiber/suede is the most popular material for making furniture. But the cigarette burn can damage the microfiber/suede couch. The steps to fix the burn hole in the couch are given below:
- Step 1: The first step is to cut the edges of the burnt hole to make the edges neat and symmetric.
- Step 2: Apply fabric glue on the burnt edges of the hole and leave it to dry for about 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Cut the patch from the couch. Place some soft material in the hole so that the patch does not sink into the hole. This gives a smooth finish to the couch.
- Step 4: Next step is to apply fabric glue on the soft material and on the edges of the patch.
- Step 5: Then place the patch on the hole and fix the patch on the couch by using tweezers.
- Step 6: Last step is to place wax paper on the patch and put some heavy object on the wax paper so that the patch gets fixed with the edges of the hole.