DIY rug repairs

[Horsekaren]

how do you do yours? my non rug wrecking horse has managed to get rips in both of his rugs, including his rambo :'( one has a small rip on the outer and a few small rips on the inner layer. The other rug has a big rip that has gone through to both layers. Now both are leaking.

I cant get to a repair place for at least a few weeks so im wanting to try it myself.

Can anyone give me some advice, i presume just sewing it up wont make it water proof again

 

[ester]

Stormsure

I've used it a fair bit.

 

[Tiddlypom]

I’ve had good results for small tears using the Rambo rug repair kit. You get some patches and some super glue. Bit fiddly to do neatly, but IME the repair lasts well.

https://www.horseware.com/product/rambo-rug-repair-kit/

 

[Hollychops]

I saw a post on FB about using iron on denim patches that someone had found on ebay and reproofing them with a spray. Not sure what my OH would say to be ironing rugs in the kitchen though

 

[Wannabedressagequeen]

Duct tape stuck on when dry works very well until you can get them repaired......

 

[Carrottom]

Make a patch out of a piece of old rug and stick it on with copydex. You put the glue on what was the outer side of the old rug. I find they stay on a couple of months and are easy to replace.

 

[hopscotch bandit]

Duct tape stuck on when dry works very well until you can get them repaired......

I agree, I've used this for a couple of days until I could remember to bring a needle and thread.

HK - buy a large curved needle which are known as Upholstery or Leather Needles (see image)

Get hold of some fine fishing line (this is exceptionally strong and also doesn't show up as much as thread)

Find a good light and give yourself plenty of time. I normally take mine home and sit on the kitchen floor propped up by the cooker and give myself at least 30 mins. The floor is vinyl so I can clean it easily after.

Sew with a back stitch if you can as you will find this holds better (see image)

If you have some Gorilla Glue or similar and its not a massive rip just glue along the edge of where you have sewn. This will automatically waterproof the tear.

Have plenty of patience. If you have a large rip or many its tempting to just use large stitches in your haste. But better to take your time and do a neater job. Lasts longer then.

 

[tiahatti]

My sewing shop sells waterproof patches. I have hand sewn these on. I try to sew as thoroughly as possible - if you know what I mean! They have stayed on. I suppose it depends on the size of the rip/hole.

 

[AFB]

I saw a recommendation for Tenacious Tape (I think it's intended for things like tent repair) but haven't had need to try it yet.

(Mine usually get ripped beyond repaid when it happens...)

 

[Esmae]

For repairs on the back of the rugs (where a leak matters) I patch with old rug material stuck on with Stormsure glue. Makes a really good job and lasts years. For other places where a leak wouldn't matter (lower sides) I use my trusty industrial sewing machine and sew up or on whatever is required. I never throw out old rugs. I cut off all good straps and fixings and keep all the fabric for repairing the damaged ones in use.

 

[Squeak]

I saw a recommendation for Tenacious Tape (I think it's intended for things like tent repair) but haven't had need to try it yet.

(Mine usually get ripped beyond repaid when it happens...)

I tried it on what I thought would be a relatively straight forward rip along a seem and it didn't even last 5 minutes. I may have just done it wrong though

 

[Chianti]

I've used Gorilla tape on L shape rips and that's lasted quite a while

 

[Griffin]

Another vote for Stormsure. I repaired a nasty L shaped tear which has managed to survive washing a reproofing!

 

[Coblover63]

Stitch with fishing line then patch with rubber-based glue.

 

[Myloubylou]

Was amazed how cheaply and well the local equine laundry fixed the lightweight rug my mare tore side out of. Despaired was going to have to bin but when I got back was such a tidy job you wouldn’t know and is totally waterproof. Only downside is repairer normally want to clean it first. If I tried to do myself it wouldn’t be nearly as good & id probably save a few ponds

 

[Meredith]

I bought a second hand industrial sewing machine. It has paid for it’s self many times over.
All old rugs are dismantled and any thing useful kept for future use.

 

[holeymoley]

Some waterproof material (found on eBay) and an upholstery needle. And robust thread.

 

[jp686]

Stormsure

I've used it a fair bit.

Nice video. Thank you for sharing. In addition, I can recommend trying this glue https://chemicalwiki.com/beacon-fabri-tac-permanent-adhesive/. I've read that it is good for textures and fabrics. And it's versatile.

 

[boriska90]

I’ve had good results for small tears using the Rambo rug repair kit. You get some patches and some super glue. Bit fiddly to do neatly, but IME the repair lasts well.

https://www.horseware.com/product/rambo-rug-repair-kit/

You need to do it carefully and not rush. Helped me https://gluefaq.com/best-glue-for-felt/

 

[ycbm]

I cut a piece out of an old rug that would have been thrown away and glue it on with UHU. Lasts for years.

 

[Pedantic]

For smallish rips, 4" to 6" if the rug is dry, I spray the area with Carpet spray glue, let it go tacky, then stick a few layers of decent 2" Duct Tape over it, criss cross layers for strength, spray glue the area slightly bigger than what you cover with the tape so the edges don't peel.

 

[tankgirl1]

I've stitched with fishing line and rubbed wax from a candle over the stitches to seal them, not used the rug for a while but it never leaked

 

[hopscotch bandit]

Was amazed how cheaply and well the local equine laundry fixed the lightweight rug my mare tore side out of. Despaired was going to have to bin but when I got back was such a tidy job you wouldn’t know and is totally waterproof. Only downside is repairer normally want to clean it first. If I tried to do myself it wouldn’t be nearly as good & id probably save a few ponds

My rug lady was the same, my ripped off front buckle was £2.00 to repair! ? and my rug was a brand newish one a friend gave me that didn't fit her giant anymore. Bless her.

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

I bought some nylon type material from Amazon and some leather thread and sat all day and sewed it when my boy destroyed his brand new PE rug. I then used iron on hemming tape to make the joins soft enough not to rub.

 

[little_critter]

I keep my old 'dead' waterproof coats and cut them up for patches. I sew them with strong button thread (I've only had to do 1 turnout so far so will see how well that lasts)

 

[spotty_pony]

Good old fashioned needle and thread! Although I am liking the look of stormsure! ?