Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
π How To Clean And Repair A Dirty Ripped Canvas Painting | Step by Step Trash To Treasure Rescue!
If youβve been around Salvaged Inspirations for any length of time, you know I have a thing for tossed-aside treasures and ART. Today Iβm combining the two! Iβm sharing exactly how I cleaned and repaired this old, ripped canvas painting, step by step. Full disclaimer, Iβve never done a canvas repair like this before. However, I was hoping to revive this floral art piece because I had found the perfect spot in my bedroom where I really wanted to hang it.
This isnβt museum-level restoration, and it doesnβt need to be. This is a DIY-friendly rescue, and if you love thrift art (or trashed art!) as much as I do, this video tutorial is for youβ¦
In this makeover, youβll learn how to:
β Dry clean a canvas painting and frame
β Gently remove spills and stains
β Fix a ripped canvas
π SUPPLIES USED:
π Damaged Canvas Painting β SALVAGED
π Distilled Water
π Mild dish soap - amzn.to/45uu0fd
π Soft Swiffer Duster - amzn.to/4jISBTo
π Cotton swabs or cotton pads - amzn.to/4aTcPr7
π Lint-Free Soft Rags - dixiebellepaint.com/bag-o-rags/?aff=8
π PVA glue or bookbinding glue - amzn.to/4qn2mci
π Small artist brush - dixiebellepaint.com/artist-brushes/?aff=8
π Wax paper or plastic wrap - amzn.to/4sEkmAg
π Heavy books or flat weights
π Canvas repair patch or spare canvas - amzn.to/455mkzQ
π Craft knife or scissors - amzn.to/4aXM8l1
π STEP-BY-STEP BLOG POST + VIDEO:
salvagedinspirations.com/how-to-clean-and-fix-a-torn-canvas-painting
π JOIN THE SALVAGED FAMILY
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π₯ RELATED VIDEOS:
Orange to Walnut Stain In One Step β youtube.com/watch?v=NddQwLs1jx8&t=21s
Beginner Guide To Using A Gold Marker On Projects β youtube.com/watch?v=N8wtayopEbs&t=19s
How To Paint Leather Top β youtube.com/watch?v=OWZDALo76KA&t=34s
Affiliate links β I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Salvaged Inspirations! π
π How To Clean And Repair A Dirty Ripped Canvas Painting | Step by Step Trash To Treasure Rescue!
If youβve been around Salvaged Inspirations for any length of time, you know I have a thing for tossed-aside treasures and ART. Today Iβm combining the two! Iβm sharing exactly how I cleaned and repaired this old, ripped canvas painting, step by step. Full disclaimer, Iβve never done a canvas repair like this before. However, I was hoping to revive this floral art piece because I had found the perfect spot in my bedroom where I really wanted to hang it.
This isnβt museum-level restoration, and it doesnβt need to be. This is a DIY-friendly rescue, and if you love thrift art (or trashed art!) as much as I do, this video tutorial is for youβ¦
In this makeover, youβll learn how to:
β Dry clean a canvas painting and frame
β Gently remove spills and stains
β Fix a ripped canvas
π SUPPLIES USED:
π Damaged Canvas Painting β SALVAGED
π Distilled Water
π Mild dish soap - amzn.to/45uu0fd
π Soft Swiffer Duster - amzn.to/4jISBTo
π Cotton swabs or cotton pads - amzn.to/4aTcPr7
π Lint-Free Soft Rags - dixiebellepaint.com/bag-o-rags/?aff=8
π PVA glue or bookbinding glue - amzn.to/4qn2mci
π Small artist brush - dixiebellepaint.com/artist-brushes/?aff=8
π Wax paper or plastic wrap - amzn.to/4sEkmAg
π Heavy books or flat weights
π Canvas repair patch or spare canvas - amzn.to/455mkzQ
π Craft knife or scissors - amzn.to/4aXM8l1
π STEP-BY-STEP BLOG POST + VIDEO:
salvagedinspirations.com/how-to-clean-and-fix-a-torn-canvas-painting
π JOIN THE SALVAGED FAMILY
Get exclusive makeovers, tips & freebies β salvagedinspirations.com/become-a-salvaged-inspirations-vip
π FOLLOW FOR MORE INSPIRATION:
Pinterest β Pin your favorite makeovers β / sidenise
Instagram β Behind-the-scenes & sneak peeks β / salvaged_inspirations
Facebook β Join the creative community β / salvagedinspirationsblog
π₯ RELATED VIDEOS:
Orange to Walnut Stain In One Step β youtube.com/watch?v=NddQwLs1jx8&t=21s
Beginner Guide To Using A Gold Marker On Projects β youtube.com/watch?v=N8wtayopEbs&t=19s
How To Paint Leather Top β youtube.com/watch?v=OWZDALo76KA&t=34s
Affiliate links β I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Salvaged Inspirations! π










