Has anyone used tent repair tape or similar on rugs?

[soloequestrian]

This kind of thing https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/162320...edd-0f35fc1be5cb&istItemId=pqtmqwrrt&istBid=t
Rug isn't really worth having professionally repaired but is still useful without the large rip kindly inserted by one of the others. Wondered if tape might keep it going for a while longer...

 

[GoldenWillow]

Silage tape has held rugs together that weren't worth getting mended but kept the rug useful. It needed replaced every so often but I used it as it was what I had to hand. I'm sure tent repair tape and similar would do a useful job.

 

[Wizpop]

Yes, I’ve used similar- it worked fine!

 

[Goldenstar]

I have as well it worked fine and kept the rug going until I chucked it .

 

[Highmileagecob]

Doesn't hold up well if the wearer likes to roll! I ended up buying waxed saddlery thread and upholstery needles and sewing them up. Fold the edges of the tear inwards, place edge to edge and use a ladder stitch through the edge of the fold. You will need a small pair of pliers to push and pull the needle, but it's a pretty strong repair.

 

[tda]

I have , it lasted a while, but I probably didn't properly clean the area before putting the tape on.

 

[ycbm]

I used to use rug joining tape and iron it on. It looks a mess but as long as there isn't too much rug missing, it does a long lasting job very cheaply. It also works to use UHU type glue to stick a patch on, but you do need the rug cleaned up a bit for that, and 24 hours with a weight stood on it on a flat surface.
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[Slightlyconfused]

I have used gorilla tape on rugs before. Lasted a few wet winters and horse was a bog lover.

Make sure the area is clean and dry and warm the tape up when you apply it, makes the glue extra sticky.

 

[scruffyponies]

My favourite repair is gaffer tape and stitching over. The tape stabilizes whilst you run it through the sewing machine. Sew a few big zig-zags across the taped area and it's going nowhere. Deosn't take very long either.

You can do it by hand, but an industrial machine would be best. My old Singer 15k hand-crank does the job.

 

[Birker2020]

Doesn't hold up well if the wearer likes to roll! I ended up buying waxed saddlery thread and upholstery needles and sewing them up. Fold the edges of the tear inwards, place edge to edge and use a ladder stitch through the edge of the fold. You will need a small pair of pliers to push and pull the needle, but it's a pretty strong repair.

This is exactly what I did too. You can get really strong thread on e-bay for a few quid.

 

[ITPersonnage]

My favourite repair is gaffer tape and stitching over. The tape stabilizes whilst you run it through the sewing machine. Sew a few big zig-zags across the taped area and it's going nowhere. Deosn't take very long either.

Brilliant that's a really good idea