Carpet protector

[Josh Almanza]

Can one use a 2gallon pump up sprayer to apply carpet protector? Customers just wants protector applied to her house she just bought and I really don't sell carpet protector and was wondering if I could use my pump up sprayer to get the job done and for protector to work properly, thanks.

 

[Larry Cobb]

Yes, although adding a TeeJet tip will apply a more even coating.

If you are using the tip that came with the pump-up,

a water-based fluorochemical protector would be your best bet.

 

[Zee]

Can one use a 2gallon pump up sprayer to apply carpet protector? Customers just wants protector applied to her house she just bought and I really don't sell carpet protector and was wondering if I could use my pump up sprayer to get the job done and for protector to work properly, thanks.

I'd make sure the carpet is as clean as can be, before applying protector.
I know you said they just purchased the house so the carpet might be new...but then the question is, why do they need protector on new carpet that is most likely protected already.


If it's not new, I would hesitate just spraying protector down unless I cleaned it prior.

What if they'll call you 4 months later and ask you to come and clean certain areas for free...because "you applied protector and it looks like crap...you need to clean it for free".

 

[Mikey P]

What Zee said

 

[Cleanworks]

You need at least 35 psi and spray with 8004 tip for best coverage. Most 2 gallon pump ups will get you there.

 

[hogjowl]

Hands and knees with a 32oz spray bottle works fine.
As long as you're moving backwards.
And danny's not behind you ...

 

[Nate The Great]

The man speaks from experience....

 

[Steve Lawrence]

When applying protector to dry carpet it should be diluted more, maybe double, and spray a more generous amount so that the product reaches deeply into fabric. Carpet will be wetter than usual and drying time will be longer and power drying is recommended with air movement and/or dehumidification (A.C. is fine.) Perhaps a room should be tested before doing the whole job.

 

[Scott S.]

I'd make sure the carpet is as clean as can be, before applying protector.
I know you said they just purchased the house so the carpet might be new...but then the question is, why do they need protector on new carpet that is most likely protected already.


If it's not new, I would hesitate just spraying protector down unless I cleaned it prior.

What if they'll call you 4 months later and ask you to come and clean certain areas for free...because "you applied protector and it looks like crap...you need to clean it for free".

I would turn the job down if the carpets doesnt look perfectly clean.

Explain why it needs to be clean, and residue free for the best bonding of the protector to the fibers.

 

[Mikey P]

Since becoming FPA applicators, Ive become even better at reading what customers expect from a sealer/ protector/ Scotchgarding/ Teflon etc

If this one is looking for more performance than what is already ingrained in from the factory, I'd be beyond apprehensive to apply anything other than plastic sheeting.

 

[J Scott W]

For any protector to perform well. It needs to adhere to the carpet fiber. Residues from cleaning, especially surfactants, and various soils prevent the protector from adhering well. It will not perform as well as it should nor last as long as it should. The point - protector should be applied to clean carpet!

 

[Larry Cobb]

We agree with clean carpet before protector application.

That is easier said than achieved.

A solvent-based protector will do a better job of displacing residue,

since most carpet fibers are synthetic fibers, and have an affinity for the solvent-based protectors.

http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=1226

 

[hogjowl]

"Customer feedback ICS BB"

Come on Larry ...

 

[Larry Cobb]

But Marty, you and Mikey were part of it . . .

before Mikey got banned . . .

 

[hogjowl]

Mikey got banned ... LOL. He was an even bigger ass back then.

I'm just making fun of your 15 years out of date website.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Holy shit!