How to Reinforce a Map
Do you get tired of park maps falling apart after only a few days of use? If you answered “yes” here is my simple solution. I protect the map sections with plastic sleeves or lamination and connect the sections with tape. Please see my simple directions and photos.
Note: While camping you could do the first method if you carry the supplies with you. (I doubt you will bring a laminator with you.)
Tools & Supplies:
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Shipping Tape: Clear Heavy Duty, approx. 2" wide
- Sheet Protectors, for Binders or Lamination
1. Cut apart sections of map so they fit into 8.5” x 11” sheet protectors.
2. Trim sheet protector to size (remove binder hole section)and place map sections into sheet protectors or laminate (many copy shop services can do this)
3. Place map sections in order on a table (space them about 1/4” apart) and connect with shipping tape on both front and back.
4. Fold map and enjoy!
Note: The photos are not in order 1. Finished & folded, 2. Map is cut apart into sections (without sheet protector) 3. Map section is in trimmed sleeve. You can cut off the white binder section at this point