Step-by-Step Guide on How to Repair Minor Holes On a Resilie Classic Mat.
Items you will need:
- Clean White Cloths
- Cardboard, Drop Cloth, or Newspaper to protect your floor)
- Masking Tape
- Rubber Gloves
- Two (2) Paint Brushes (1"-2" wide)
- Paint Stick for stirring paint
- Flat Head Scre Driver or Paint Can Opener
- Plastic putty knife (for mat caulking)
- Hammer or Mallot for Closing
- Mat Glue
- MPK Solvent
- Mat Paint
- Mat Caulking
1. Using a plastic putty knife or cardboard, carefully fill the hole with Mat Caulking Compound. The hole should be no larger than 1” in diameter (i.e. Size of a quarter).
2. Level off the caulking compound flush with the mat surface. (NOTE: The caulking WILL have a slightly “rough” sand-like texture.) Allow the area to dry for at least 1/2 hour. If the filler shrinks excessively, repeat the process.
Paint Repaired Area - Repeat 2 -3 times if needed
3. Open the vinyl paint can and mix thoroughly. Using rubber gloves and a clean white cloth, apply a small amount of the MPK solvent to a cloth.
3. Carefully wipe the mat surface area of repair with the solvent-dampened cloth. This will “activate” the existing vinyl paint surface and allow the new paint to better adhere to the existing paint.
4. Thoroughly mix the paint. Apply an even coat of paint with a brush or roller. Mat vinyl paint has a limited working time. Work quickly before the paint dries. Apply one or two coats. Allow 15-30 minutes for paint to dry before applying additional coats.
5. Securely replace lids on any open cans of paint or solvent.
Note: Paint brushes can be cleaned using solvent MPK, MEK, paint thinner, mineral spirits, or acetone.
Wait 4-6 Hours Before Rolling the Mat and Storing. Vinyl paint must be completely dry before storing the mat.