Rug proofing, anyone tried 'alternatives'

[custard]

I'm asking because my neighbur has used water sealant, the kind used on brickwork to proof her rugs and found it loads cheaper than Fabsil, Nikwax and the like. I think her OH called the company and it was the same basic ingredients but as usual, they hike the price if it has a use for horses. Anyone else tried this and what did you use?

 

[shellonabeach]

I have heard of people using tent reproofer, I haven't used it myself as I use Nikwax reproofer. With that I have found with the Nikwax is when made up to what they recommend for 1 rug it actually does me 3.

 

[Donkeymad]

I've heard of people using brickwork proofer too, seems to work well from what I have heard. Only used Nikwax myself.

 

[deefor]

I've used something like Thompsons Weatherseal and it has seemed to work ok... I poured it into a spray bottle and sprayed the rugs all over, gnerous amount. But it has quite a strong smell, so needed to leave them out to air for a day or two...

 

[hairycob]

I've always used spray on tent re-proofer. This post has reminded me I need to get some so I can sort out all my rugs while the weather is good.

 

[gothdolly]

Im going to try brickwork reproofer on some old rugs! We have some in the shed left over from the house.