How To Restore A Used Canvas Repair Guide

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8

Time Required

                          40 - 55 minutes            

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Step 1

              How to Restore a Used Canvas               

• Insert a spudger beneath a staple and pry upwards to remove it.
• Repeat for the remaining staples.
• Caution: Be careful when handling sharp staples.

Insert a spudger beneath a staple and pry upwards to remove it.

Repeat for the remaining staples.

Caution: Be careful when handling sharp staples.

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Step 2

• Remove the canvas and place the wood frame aside
• Lay out the used canvas flat on a clean surface.
• Wipe the canvas down with a damp cloth.

Remove the canvas and place the wood frame aside

Lay out the used canvas flat on a clean surface.

Wipe the canvas down with a damp cloth.

Step 3

• Gently use fine grit sandpaper to remove any old clumps of paint on the canvas.

Gently use fine grit sandpaper to remove any old clumps of paint on the canvas.

Step 4

• Add an even layer of white acrylic paint on the entire canvas.
• Use a paintbrush to evenly spread the paint on the canvas.

Add an even layer of white acrylic paint on the entire canvas.

Use a paintbrush to evenly spread the paint on the canvas.

Step 5

• To make the drying process faster, use a portable fan or hairdryer.
• Continue to paint even layers until the canvas is covered evenly.

To make the drying process faster, use a portable fan or hairdryer.

Continue to paint even layers until the canvas is covered evenly.

Step 6

• After the paint is completely dry, lightly sand down any noticeable bumps to get a smooth finish on the canvas.

After the paint is completely dry, lightly sand down any noticeable bumps to get a smooth finish on the canvas.

Step 7

• Grab the wood frame and fold one side of the canvas to its original state.
• Tightly secure the canvas and firmly set the stapler on the area that needs a staple.
• With a steady and secure fist, firmly press on the top of the stapler.
• Continue this process all around the canvas.

Grab the wood frame and fold one side of the canvas to its original state.

Tightly secure the canvas and firmly set the stapler on the area that needs a staple.

With a steady and secure fist, firmly press on the top of the stapler.

Continue this process all around the canvas.

Step 8

• Tightly fold the corners of the canvas and secure it with a final staple keeping it in place.

Tightly fold the corners of the canvas and secure it with a final staple keeping it in place.

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