For us, this has had more success than a duct tape fix, but still is not a long term solution. This could work great for smaller bounce houses. The problem is, after enough use, the tape starts to pull up and air starts leaking out again.
This is my recommended option for patching a bounce house. Note that this method is not for tears at the seams or ripped stitches. For that fix you will want to use the professional approach below. Dirt and debris can prevent the patch from sticking properly. Make sure the area you will be applying the patch is free from water, grease, dirt, and any other debris. If you need an oval that will work too. The point is to make sure there are no angled edges on the patch.
Corners on the patch are easy to snag and will peel up over time. Cut the patch at least 2 inches larger than the tear. Flattening the patch will ensure there are no areas that will peel up when trying to apply it.
Use a book or something flat and heavy to put pressure on the patch. You also need a sewing needle. Then you can use a heavy duty glue such as Gorilla Glue to attach the patch. Hold the patch on for seconds to make sure the glue adheres, then let dry. I have a lot of details in my video below. This will need to be sewn up after. The gap I left is to put my hand through with the patch. I added glue to the patch, shoved the patch through to the inside of the rip, and placed it on the area I sewed up.
The tear was in a weird spot so I made two patches instead of one big one. Apply the glue properly around the leak and make sure the glue is evenly spread. It would be best to apply the vinyl glue from the inside of the bounce house because it will keep the patch intact when inflated.
However, it is only possible when you have a large bounce that has a zipper for the inside. Like the previous way, you will also have to apply the vinyl glue on one side of the patch and try to spread it evenly. Avoid putting on a heavy coating on the patch. Once you have applied, allow it to dry for a bit. In the end, you just need to apply the patch over the leak and press it hard to make sure it has adequately attached to the bounce house.
You should keep pressing it hard for some time, and you should do so while the house is in a deflated state, as it will ensure proper patching. After you have applied the patch, you should adequately check that all the sides have been correctly glued to the body.
Check for any gaps, and if you find anything, then you can put some more glue. It seems like most of the time you have to send your inflatable to a repair company and spend the money to get it repaired. But sometimes your bounce house will have a small hole that you can patch yourself. So, you patch your inflatable only to discover later that the patch fell off. When you are cutting a patch, you want to cut it in a circle or oval shape, depending on the shape of the whole you are cutting.
You want to create curved, smooth edges on the patch. If you cut a patch with sharp corners the patch is much more likely to get caught on something and come off your inflatable.
Also keep in mind that you want to use industrial grade vinyl when patching your inflatable, and use the same colored vinyl as the area you are patching so that the patch is less noticeable. Also make sure that the patch is bigger than the hole so that the patch has surface area to hold unto your bounce house.
Vinyl Cement is designed for gluing vinyl together. Do not use duck tap or any other kind of glue. It only makes a mess, and they are not designed to adhere to vinyl like the Vinyl Cement is. When you are ready to glue your patch, make sure the area on your bounce house that you are patching is clean from mud, dirt, grit, or any other residue. If you do not have a clean and dry surface, the glue and patch will not be able to hold well.
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