Generally, you can repair a hot tub cover if the damage is not extensive. A small tear on the seam can be fixed with a vinyl patch. A hole in the vapor barrier can be repaired with a polythene patch or duct tape as a quick fix. If you notice that the cover is waterlogged, let it completely dry and fix the area that is damaged. For extensive damage or worn-out foam, consider replacing it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, I will explain how to fix many of the more common problems with a hot tub cover. Including how to refurbish the cover and how thick it should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can repair your hot tub cover if the damage is not extensive. Fixing a tear on the seam or a hole in the vapor barrier is easy. However, if the damage is extensive, as in the case of a cracked or water-logged foam core, it may not be worth investing time, effort, and money to repair it. Always compare these aspects with the ease and cost of ordering a new cover before fixing your old hot tub cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In covers with a cover lift bar that runs across the middle, the seam may rip after prolonged usage. It will eventually lead to water entering the cover, especially in outdoor hot tubs. It will also affect the durability since a small tear would worsen every time you lift the cover. In this case, if you fix the small rip in the first place, no need to replace the hot tub cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purchase a vinyl repair patch and adhesive. You may start by cleaning the area near the rip with rubbing alcohol. Then prepare a vinyl repair patch at least 1 inch bigger than the tear in all directions. Apply the adhesive to both the leather patch and the area around the tear. Fix the leather patch directly on top of the tear. Ensure to flat out wrinkles or air bubbles in the patch you pasted. The edges of the patch should be smoothly pasted, not protruding out. Leave it untouched for a while to get cured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This simple fix will considerably extend the durability of the hot tub cover. It will also save you the inconvenience of ordering a new hot tub cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every hot tub cover has a vapor barrier that blocks the vapor from the hot water from entering the foam core. If there are holes or a tear in the vapor barrier, water will seep into the foam core, making it heavy with waterlogging. If you spot holes or corrosion in the vapor barrier early, you can fix them quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may use a polythene patch to take care of the holes in the vapor barrier. Duct tapes also come in handy as a quick solution. However, duct tapes are a very temporary solution only. They will not withstand heat and steam for long. In the case of several holes in the vapor barrier, remove the foam core and use bigger polythene sheets or a tarp to cover it before putting it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the reasons for a damaged vapor barrier is the effect of the chemicals added to the hot tub water. If you close the tub immediately after tossing in your daily dose of chlorine or bromine, the gases produced by these chemicals stay inside, often eating up the vapor barrier. To avoid this, keep the tub open for at least 30 minutes after adding chemicals. Often proactive measures like this would help you buy more time before going for a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heavy load on top of the hot tub cover like pets or kids walking over may lead to the cover sagging or the foam core getting cracked. In such cases, patching up the old foam core will not solve the issue. You may need to replace it with a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need to measure the size of the old core and get a new foam core of the same size so that it fits the outer jacket and the hot tub. Often replacing the foam core is not easy and cheap. So in case of a cracked foam core, I recommend you order a new hot tub cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A common issue with hot tub covers is water-logging. Any small tear in the cover or the vapor barrier will let water seep in. Features like waterfalls with your hot tub may also cause water to get into the hot tub cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waterlogged hot tub cover turns heavy and difficult to lift. Similarly, it will lead to molds and stinking. If it is heavily waterlogged, it is better to order a new hot tub cover than try to fix it. However, if you detect the water logging issue early, it can be fixed as described below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/content.defacmedia.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Can-I-repair-my-hot-tub-cover_Tips-from-professionals.jpg\")
Can I fix my hot tub cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
– Fixing a small tear on the seam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
– Repairing holes in the vapor barrier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
– Replacing a cracked foam core in a hot tub cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
– Fixing a heavy hot tub cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n