[Neil Williams]

Come on then how much to apply protector to 1000 sq/ft of sisal.
No cleaning just applying protector. 3M had assured her that their scotchguard was safe to use on it.
Only asking because I had someone from some distance away questioning a quote she had had from someone else

[Simon@arenaclean]

I'd want written confirmation from 3M on effective protection and coverage. If it's just 'dusted' it's not really going to be effective, too much and it could be a disaster. I went for £200.

[Neil Williams]

Interesting spread of answers there
So either some people don't understand the issues with water based products on sisal, or it's just a 'get what you can' with £500

[Ricky M]

thought you would have used a solvent protector ?

Fabri care11 or similar ?


 

[Steve Rothwell]

Interesting spread of answers there
So either some people don't understand the issues with water based products on sisal, or it's just a 'get what you can' with £500

you did not have the option of "run as fast as you can in the other direction"

I personally would not go near sisal in any way shape or form with any sort of liquid.

You have only to sneeze and it could shrink.

I turned down a job in a pub in Winchester for a regular customer of mine as the sisal had already come off the grippers before it had even been cleaned.

horrible horrible stuff.

[murky]

Massive house near me has it all the way through, upstairs, downstairs on the bl''dy stairs. Carpet fitters solvent proofed it while I was there doing upholstery.

Carpet fitters left some Host powder for spot and stain removal. Its useless. Doesnt work.

So much so that I have had to do some insert repairs where they have had accidents on it spilling red wine. Man of the house hates it and regrets putting it down, she talked him into it, the house has so much furniture in it its like an antique shop, so they could never get rid of it.

I was called up to it a few weeks ago, she is on dialisis at home and the pipe from the bag came off so I had to go up and spray extract to sanitise it, she wasnt phased at all and said the Insurance will replace it, they already have. They paid to have removal team in to get the bed broken down and moved out so they could get it up and replace it.

You get what you pay for eh.

Murky

[Mike_Roper]

Dont use solvent based on it cos the latex backing will soften and swell. I have protected these for retailers I deal with using water based. I prefer the likes of protect nano as the amount of moisture you pt down is alot less than others. Give it 2 light treatments to be on safe side.
Crucial trading and others will protect them before they deliver themif you dont want the business.
Mike

[absolutecleaning]

This may be the stuff you want Neil

www.intecprotector.com

I've not used it myself though.

Simon