Re-proofing rugs at home

[happy_talk]

**sorry, originally posted under wrong topic!*
Has anyone tried to re-proof turnout rugs at home? I'm going to try and do a light weight turn out rug myself, if I can patch the holes. What are the "do"s and "don't"s? What do you recommend to wash rug with? What products are best to re-proof? Spray on or wash in? Or just get it done professionally- if so, how much would you expect to pay with 2 4" tears on shoulders to be patched? Sorry about all the questions

 

[FigJam]

You can buy Nik-Wax re-proofing stuff from any outdoor specialist shop (e.g. Blacks, Nevisport, Tiso) or online I guess and can get it in either a liquid form to add into the wash cycle or a spray for after it's been cleaned and dried. I find the liquid easier for re-proofing jackets etc, as I'm more convinced you get an even coating and it's less messy than spraying! (make sure you run a rinse cycle after though to avoid waterproof pants and socks though!

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You can get special "breathable" formula so you don't ruin that property of your rug if it's there in the first place.

No idea about cost of repairs I'm afraid!

 

[Christmas_Kate]

oh, i dunno waterproof pants and socks could be useful

 

[joanne1920]

hiya, ive just reproofed one lightweight turnout by painting it on, havent used it so cant comment on if it actually works or not!