PE - canvas water sealer .. i'll check it out.

[Allen & Sonya]

Actually, this isn't true. Sunforger is a type of finish, like Canvak is 
a finish, but even though several companies distribute Sunforger, the 
finish is only applied by one company, and is a *FAR* superior finish to 
Canvak. They are from two different companies, and not the same thing at 
all. Also, to be correct, there are three different finishes of 
Sunforger, not including fire-retardant,  (in primarily two weights of 
canvas) that you can get.

[Have you ever been inside an old military or Boy Scout tent? They have 
a certain, definite *smell* to them, and are kind of oily to the 
touch...That is Canvak.]

I would generally recommend against trying to waterproof your own tent, 
unless you have the money to spend on the products that are made 
specifically for use on canvas. We tried it long ago, and it stunk for 
months, picked up every bit of dust and dirt, and eventually breaks down 
the canvas. Plus you really need to re-apply the stuff every year or so 
to keep it waterproof. *AND*  the other stuff is **NOT** fire-retardant, 
and is not recommended for canvas by the company (like Thompson's).

There are, however, several finishing products that are made 
specifically for use on canvas. There is
1. Canvak- "A water-repellant finish for tents, tarpaulins, and covers." 
It runs approximately $15 a gallon.  

2. Clear Preservo- " A protective liquid compound for waterproofing and 
mildew-proofing canvas. Preservo leaves canvas soft and flexible. 1 
gallon covers approximately 90 square feet of 10 oz. or 11 oz. canvas, 
available in clear only." It  runs approximately $15 a gallon.

3. Weathermaster-"A specially formulated, instant water-repellant 
compound which provides an excellent water-repellant treatment of 
heavy-duty canvas. Coverage for 1 can is 50 square feet or more, 
depending upon condition of fabric." It runs approximately $15 a can.

These prices vary according to amount ordered. I have to say, that we 
have not tried any of these products ourselves. We buy Sunforger, which 
we have found to be the best cotton canvas for period pavillions in  the 
business. These products are flammable and many can be highly toxic to 
the body until completely dry.

--Fahlah al-Nasafiyyah
--Highland Tents--
(505) 255-7717

Marguerite wrote:

> Also you can get Canvac at whole sale cost that you paint on. It is 
> the same stuff that Sunjorger has on it's material. Top Value number 
> is 1-317844-7496
> 
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>     Subject: PE - canvas water sealer .. i'll check it out.
>     
>     
>     date line. march 7, 2001 12:45 pm
>     
>     key connor here, i have just found what i believe will do just 
>     fine. spec's and adobe file to follow.....
>     
>     product is sold at sherwin-williams stores and is cheep enough. 
>     H&C concrete & masionry waterproofing sealer , the product no. is 
>     111.13 and for a 1 gal can it is 13.00$$$
>     
>     
>     it also comes in 5 gal for aprox 65.00$$$$
>     
>     
>     i have to product sheet with all!! the details, and will try to 
>     attach it here.. drys in 2hr-4hr depending on temp of 77 deg and 
>     55%rh humity.
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>      recoats as soon as the previous is dry. 1 gal will cover 
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