Carpet Backing

[rjlipscomb]

The rubber backing on the carpet in my bow rider is deteriorating and flaking off. The carpet is in good condition. Can the rubber backing be restored with a rubber overlay or a rubber restoration product. Or, am I just concerned about nothing and wait until the carpet falls apart?

 

[NoKlu]

Re: Carpet Backing

Once the backing is gone it's not long before the carpet starts to come apart. It's not that big of job and the price is not that high.

 

[Glenn Leach]

Re: Carpet Backing

I just "refinished" the backing on my boat carpet. I bought 2 cans of Plastic-Grip and a throwaway trim roller from HomeDepot and in 30 minutes the backing is like new.

 

[rjlipscomb]

Re: Carpet Backing

Thanks, I'll look into it. The carpet is in good shape. A neighbor suggested that I use vasoline on the snaps to prevent them from rusting together. Petroleum jelly did a job on the rubber. And its dry and flaking.