How to Reattach Loose Book Pages

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This guide will show you how to reattach loose pages in a paperback book. Loose pages can result from normal wear and tear, from a book being read often, or due to the adhesive in the book spine breaking down. Note that an additional 24-hour dry time is suggested to ensure the glue has cured.

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Open the book and remove the loose pages.
Make sure the pages are in numerical order.
Set the ordered loose pages aside.

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Squeeze some glue onto the inside of the book spine.

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Use a craft stick to spread the glue so that it covers the spine evenly.

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Set the ordered loose pages back in the spine.
Carefully line up the top and bottom of each loose page with those in the book.
You might need to wiggle or readjust them to make sure they are lined up.
Work quickly so that the glue doesn’t dry and cause the pages to stick in the wrong place.

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Place a rubber band around the book to hold it closed and to ensure pages are held in place.
Additionally, you can stack heavier books on top of your repaired book.
Let the book dry for 24 hours.