How to Fix a Small Tear From a Cat in Speaker Foam

You knew I was a cat when you brought me home.

Cats love to get into trouble, which often means damaging your things. It can be incredibly aggravating to purchase an expensive speaker, only to have kitty tear the delicate foam with its claws. If this happens, there is no need to get rid of the speaker (or the cat). You can repair the speaker yourself with a little contact cement and toilet paper. Once you paint the repair, you will hardly be able to tell there was any damage to begin with.

Things You'll Need

• Contact cement
• Strong toilet paper
• Paint and brush

Instructions

1. Paint the area around the tear with contact cement.

2. Press a piece of strong toilet paper into the cement.

3. Brush on another layer of contact cement.

4. Press a second layer of toilet paper into the cement.

5. Brush on a third and final coat of cement.

6. Allow the cement to dry for several hours.

7. Tear away the excess toilet paper and glue down the loose edges with a final application of contact cement.

8. Allow the speaker to dry overnight.

9. Paint the repaired area with acrylic paint that matches the color of the speaker foam.

References

• Regis Coyne: How to Repair a Torn or Broken Speaker
• Locktite Contact Cement Instructions