re waterproofing a rug.

[CallieAndFrankie]

My mark todd mediumweight has been in the wash a couple of times and since this it has leaked slighty when ponio is out in the rain, I know I need to waterproof it but was wondering what the best thing to use would be that would keep it waterproof the longest any suggestions??

 

[Redequus]

Fabsil is good, you can paint it on or spray it, or just have it proofed at the rug-washing place?

 

[Crackerz]

I've done my own rugs for about 15 years with Ronseal and/or Thomson Waterseal.

Cheapest way I've found

 

[katherine1975]

Another vote for fabsil. I buy the paint on stuff, works really well.

 

[kirinsam]

Not sure of the name of the stuff I have used this year but I bought it in Millets , its for reproofing tents. You can paint it on or put it in a trigger bottle and spray it. It cost about £23 and I have done 6 rugs and my favourite baby blue (stupid I know) yard jacket , still have some left. A real bargain.

 

[kaluki]

If your rug is leaking, the waterproof membrane may be deteriateing (sp), how did you wash it?
If you used detergent, aerial, persil etc then this is, whats caused it.

I wash and reproof using nikwax (professionally) and have not had a leaking rug yet.

A proof may well make it shower proof but may not keep out a heavy downpour.

 

[eatmyshorts]

If your rug is leaking, the waterproof membrane may be deteriateing (sp), how did you wash it?
If you used detergent, aerial, persil etc then this is, whats caused it.

I wash and reproof using nikwax (professionally) and have not had a leaking rug yet.

A proof may well make it shower proof but may not keep out a heavy downpour.

This ^^

 

[Cinnamontoast]

If your rug is leaking, the waterproof membrane may be deteriateing (sp), how did you wash it?
If you used detergent, aerial, persil etc then this is, whats caused it.

I wash and reproof using nikwax (professionally) and have not had a leaking rug yet.

A proof may well make it shower proof but may not keep out a heavy downpour.

In a wash?

 

[CallieAndFrankie]

It was washed in fairy non bio as I was told this is the only one safe for horses, and it doesn't cause itching or an allergic reaction where can I get fabsil from?

 

[kellybee]

I got mine from Go outdoors. A big bottle did 2 x 5'9 combos and a 4'6. Dont do it indoors tho it flipping stinks!

 

[ossy]

I use just tesco non bio just i would use on my own waterproof jacket. I always thought as long as it was non bio it was ok. I am another vote for johnsons water seal the one for fabrics, i no people who do their tents with it too.

 

[Gorgeous George]

Even if it is non bio it is still a detergent and this is what strips the waterproofing from rugs and outdoor coats. If I am doing a rug or coat in my machine I always scrub all of the detergent from the dispenser drawer and then wash with nikwak rug wash.

Hope that helps.