Intex repair kit for air mattress and methods of application

An air mattress is always useful in the household; it is used as a sofa or bed; you can travel with it; has a lot of advantages, but there is also a big disadvantage - it is easy to damage. Don’t despair, you can buy a repair kit for air mattresses in the store. Following the instructions, the product can be easily repaired.

Air mattress repair kit

Usually, when purchasing Intex mattresses, a special kit is included, which includes:

• special adhesive designed for vinyl, polymer materials, polyurethane;
• transparent patch measuring 6.5x18 cm;
• instructions in different languages.

A transparent patch can be used to seal a model of any color and repair products such as inflatable pillows, toys, game centers, and boats.

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1. If the repair kit has already been used, it can be replaced with glue intended for gluing rubber, vinyl, and PVC products. Universal polyurethane is also suitable.
2. It will not be difficult to choose material for the patch. Use available materials: rubber toys, balls, an unsuitable swimming circle.
3. The patch should be 2 cm larger in diameter than the damaged area.

Important!

Do not use superglue to repair inflatables.

Precautionary measures

Before you start sealing the mattress, be sure to read the instructions so that during the repair process you do not accidentally harm your health.

To ensure your own safety, you must follow the rules:

• you need to start work only in a well-ventilated place - the fumes are toxic;
• If the product gets into your eyes, immediately rinse them with water;
• remember that glue is highly flammable;
• keep the glue out of the reach of children.

Be careful and careful when applying the product to the surface of the product.

How to properly seal a hole in an air mattress?

First you need to find the place where the air is escaping and determine the number of damaged areas. This will take more time than the repair itself.

There are several ways to check.

1. Place the inflated mattress in the water: where small air bubbles will appear, this is where the puncture site is located.
2. Find a stream of permeable air by examining the entire surface of the mattress with your palms. Afterwards, to more accurately determine the puncture, you need to lubricate this place with a soap solution. A soap bubble will blow out of the hole.

Use a marker or chalk to mark the area to apply the patch. After all the holes have been found, you need to dry the mattress thoroughly. When it dries, you can proceed to repair work.

For this we need:

• repair kit "Intex" or other suitable;
• sandpaper;
• any solvent for degreasing;
• small brush for applying glue;
• a small weight to weigh down the patch.

It is advisable to do all the work on level ground so that nothing gets in the way. The mattress will need to be deflated, because in the inflated state it is difficult to glue the patch and press it down with a weight.

Let's get down to the main work.

1. Treat the puncture site with fine-grained sandpaper.
2. Then it needs to be degreased, wiped with acetone or another grease remover.
3. Next, use alcohol to remove the flocked covering of the mattress, clean the surface, removing lint.
4. Apply the patch from the kit to the puncture and trace with a pencil or marker.
5. Apply a thin layer of glue to the designated area.
6. After 15 minutes, apply glue again and also wait 15 minutes.
7. Place the patch on top and press down well with a weight.
8. The mattress is left in this position for a day until the glue is completely dry.

Advice

If the room is cold, then the previously damaged area and patch should be warmed with a hairdryer.

Conclusion

Have your air mattress been punctured? Don't rush to throw it away. After proper use of the repair kit, inflatable furniture can last for many years.