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How to Patch a Trampoline

A trampoline can be a whole lot of fun for both kids and adults. But when the sun's harmful rays wear down the polypropylene mat of your trampoline, then you may have something to worry about. This is why it is important to have a trampoline cover on your trampoline whenever you are not using it. But despite your best efforts, there will come a time when the trampoline will wear down, get weaker and possibly start to have holes in it. This can turn an ordinary trampoline into a harmful trap for anyone who goes on it. Weak or ripped materials can easily rip further with each jump, possibly leading to a 10-plus foot fall to the ground when you fall through.

Things You'll Need

Strong needle or commercial sewing machine
Duct tape
Patch kit (from the manufacturer)

Instructions

- 1
  Inspect the mat of your trampoline frequently. If you ever see weak spots or very small holes, use duct tape to ensure that the rip doesn't get any bigger. Once this rip or hole gets any larger than a centimeter or two, this method will not work anymore.
- 2
  Measure the hole or rip that you are dealing with. If the rip or hole is larger than 1 to 2 inches, you cannot patch your trampoline, and you must buy a new mat.
- 3
  Remove the mat of the trampoline from the frame. This is especially necessary if you are doing this patch on your sewing machine.
- 4
  Take the patch out of your patch kit and lay it over the hole you are repairing.
- 5
  Sew, using the patch and thread in your patch kit, around the edges of the hole. Leave an inch or so around the hole.
- 6
  Stitch around the patch repeatedly to ensure the patch is strong. Look at any instructions that came with the patch kit as to what type of stitch you should be using for the weave of your particular mat.
- 7
  Cut away any extra material that is left over after that patching, and then put the mat back onto the trampoline frame.

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