How to Protect Hardcover Book Corners

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mend the binding first

   The long edge closest to you overhangs the corner. ,, Once in line with the vertical edge and once in line with the horizontal edge.
   
   Leave the center "flap" attached to the rest of the tape.
   
   Note:
   Leaving the flap attached ensures that your corner will be completely covered in tape, with none of the original (damaged) corner showing. ,, Take care to avoid leaving any "tunnel" along the edge of the book.
   
   This will only speed deterioration of the cover.
   
   Pull the tape snugly over the edge of the book. ,
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   Step 2: if necessary.

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   Step 3: Cut a four inch (10 cm) piece of 2" (5cm) wide book mending tape for each corner to be mended.

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   Step 4: Place the tape diagonally across the corner of the book so that: The edge away from you overlaps both the vertical and the horizontal edges of the cover.

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   Step 5: Press firmly to eliminate any bubbles and to ensure good adhesion.

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   Step 6: Cut the overlapping edge twice.

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   Step 7: Pull the center "flap" snugly over the corner and press to the inside of the cover.

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   Step 8: Pull the side flap(s) snugly over the edge(s) of the book and press firmly to eliminate bubbles and ensure good adhesion.

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   Step 9: Repeat for all damaged corners (or for any corners you wish to protect).

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