How to Weatherproof Your Tipi With Imprenex Outdoor Impregnering

Quick answer

Re-proof your Tentipi Event canvas with Imprenex Outdoor Impregnering only when the fabric is clean and fully dry, then apply it evenly in thin coats and let each coat cure before the next. Choose the 1-liter bottle for a single large Event tipi and the 5-liter container when you maintain several tents.

Step-by-step: re-proofing your tipi canvas

1. Clean the canvas and let it dry completely: Brush off loose dirt and wash the canvas with plain water and a soft brush, then let it dry fully before moving on. Common mistake: applying impregnation to a damp or dusty surface, which stops it from bonding evenly. Do not start until the canvas is dry to the touch across the whole surface.
2. Set up in stable, ventilated conditions: Pitch or lay out the tipi where it will not be exposed to rain or strong wind during application and curing. Check the forecast and keep a covered fallback ready. If rain is likely within the curing window, postpone the job rather than risk a patchy finish.
3. Apply a thin, even first coat: Follow the application instructions supplied with Imprenex Outdoor Impregnering Event and spread the product evenly over the canvas, working section by section. Common mistake: flooding one area to save time, which dries unevenly and wastes product. Keep the coat thin enough that it soaks in rather than pooling on the surface.
4. Let the first coat cure before judging coverage: Allow the canvas to dry as directed before you decide whether a second coat is needed. Do not test water repellency while the surface is still tacky. Check for missed patches only after the coat has cured, not while it is wet.
5. Add a second coat only where needed: If the cured surface still absorbs water in specific areas, apply another thin coat there rather than re-coating the whole tipi. Common mistake: assuming more product always means better protection. Spot-treat weak areas instead of adding uniform extra coats.
6. Cure fully before packing or using the tipi: Leave the tipi set up until the impregnation has fully dried, then check that water beads on the surface. Pack only when the canvas is completely dry to avoid trapping moisture. Storing a tipi while still tacky can cause the canvas to stick to itself.

Product facts

• Imprenex Outdoor impregnering Event 1 liter: The 1-liter Imprenex Outdoor Impregnering Event is intended for Tentipi's large Event tipis and is described as easy to apply. It is a manageable size for a single Event tipi or for spot treatment, so you are not left with a large container after one job.

  

• Imprenex Outdoor impregnering Event 5 liter: The 5-liter Imprenex Outdoor Impregnering Event covers the same purpose in a larger container. It makes sense when you maintain several Event tipis or re-proof regularly, because one purchase covers more canvas.