· How do I get mold and mildew spots out of my canvas?
From the Don Strinz FAQ:
Well, you don't. Not really. You'll never totally remove a mold or mildew spot, but you can retard the growth and even kill those awful little creatures by treating the spot with a mixture of half water and half white vinegar. Spray it on the spot, lay the tent out in the sun, let it dry, and you'll end up with a tent that has little or no living mold or mildew. But the spot won't completely go away. It's kind of like a cow you can see out in a pasture. The cow may be alive, or it may be dead. Either way, you'll see a cow there. Back to top
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· What is the best treatment for canvas for repelling water?
We have a cousin that used thompsons water sealer. It seems to work just fine. It does add a little bit of weight the canvas. I am planning on trying this real soon. I am working on an ozan and want to seal the seams.
I have also read that some people use candle wax. I don't know if I would try that.
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From the Don Strinz FAQ:
...To waterproof your tent, there are a number of good products on the market. I used to recommend Thompson's Water Seal, but I don't anymore. They must have changed the forumula recently. Put it on canvas, and the canvas leaks like a sieve. Now I recommend Canvak. More and more stores are carrying it. Canvak is a bit more expensive, but definitely worth it. If you can't find it anywhere else, you can buy it from me for $22 per gallon (as of the time I'm writing this, price subject to change). One gallon will cover about 20 square yards, but that depends on a lot of things, like how dry your material is to begin with.
Whenever you're waterproofing, it is very important, no matter what you use, to make sure your tent is as dry Dry DRY as possible before applying the chemicals. If you do not start with a dry tent, you will seal the moisture in the canvas, and it will rot in a very short period. The best way I've found to apply this is to use a pump-up garden sprayer or paint sprayer. Put on light coats inside and out. Several light coats are always preferable to one heavy coat.
Most of these products are also available in UV protection (which is where you'll get your sunproofing). Back to top
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