Fix Deteriorating Black Backing on Carpet

[RickW]

My 2008 240 Sundeck has snap in carpeting. In 8 years the black backing had deteriorated and was falling off. I cleaned and removed as much of the backing as possible and applied white Flexseal to the back as a new coating. It has been three seasons and the Flexseal is completely intact and flexible. Plus there is no more black residue anymore. Great fix. Passing it along. I clean the carpets with Simple Green and hose them off each season. They are in great shape.

 

[firecadet613]

Great find. How much does the the Flexseal cost for the quart? I've done a similar repair with Elastomeric Roof Coating and it has held up very well for $19 for 0.9/gallons.

 

[capecodcruiser]

Must be something in the air.....I just started on my carpet backing today as well with Flexseal! Glad to hear it is durable and lasts. I am buying it in the spray can form and am paying $12.99/can at a local discount place. Seems to take about 2 cans per larger carpet. I am trying to go over it 2-3 times/coats. I read about using Flex somewhere here on CSR.

 

[Golfman25]

And you can fix the hole in your boat with the left over.