How to Patch a Hole in a Vinyl Fence
Vinyl fencing is a low-maintenance type of fence. It's stylish and because it's made from a nonporous material, dirt and grime don't stick to it. It can be cleaned with little more than a hose and some mild detergent.
However, sometimes a vinyl fence may get a hole in it. You should determine if the size of the hole warrants simply replacing the panel, or if you should take steps to repair it.
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Things You'll Need
- Clean towel
- Water
- Expanding insulation foam
- Plastic body filler
- Medium-grit sandpaper
- Fine-grit sandpaper
- Handsaw
- Spray paint
Instructions
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Clean the area around the hole with a damp towel.
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Sand an area 2 inches in diameter around the hole with the medium-grit sandpaper.
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Determine if the hole is less than 1.5 inches in diameter. If it is, skip to Step 6. If it's larger than 1.5 inches, proceed to Step 4.
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Slowly spray insulation foam into the hole until the foam begins to ooze out of the hole. Allow this to dry overnight.
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Saw off excess foam.
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Sand the area with the medium-grit sandpaper until the foam is flush with the fence.
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Apply plastic body filler over the hole and allow it to dry for an hour or as directed on the label.
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Sand the area with the fine-grit sandpaper.
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Wipe the area with a clean, damp towel.
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Paint the repaired area to match the rest of the fence.
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