NBR: Can you waterproof a rug?

hav2run

I had my heart set on buying THIS rug in runner size for our entry hallway, and the smaller rung for in front of our entry door.  Now, I see there are a few reviews that say the material is not water safe, and wetness causes it to fade out.  Defeats the whole purpose for an entryway rug.  I am just wondering if anyone knows of a product that can be applied to prevent the problem.  I am bummed.

Also, if you know who might have nice heavy runners and matching smaller rugs for a reasonable price, please tell me about them.  

kel716

Have you checked out Kohl's?  My MIL just bought a runner and some matching rugs that look similar.  I have no idea how 'heavy duty' they are, but it's their brand, and I know their towels/oven mitts have held up quite well. 

If you find something you like, wait until they have one of their 15/20% off your whole purchase weekends... 

hav2run

kel716:

Have you checked out Kohl's?  My MIL just bought a runner and some matching rugs that look similar.  I have no idea how 'heavy duty' they are, but it's their brand, and I know their towels/oven mitts have held up quite well. 

If you find something you like, wait until they have one of their 15/20% off your whole purchase weekends... 

I just looked at JC Penney and saw nothing.  I was about to check Kohls too.  Can you do that 15-20% thing without getting a credit card from them?  I get all pissy that many of their sales are only if you use their credit card.  If it is non credit card discount, how often do they have a sale like that? 

kel716

Sign up for their emails.  I think I get about 15 weekends a year with 15% off purchases under $100 and 20% off over $100.  Oh, and I don't have a credit card.  I have enough things to keep track of without the Kohl's charge.  The thing I like about that coupon is it's good on everything... not just regular priced merchandise... so sale and clearance stuff counts. 

hav2run

Will do.  DH would kill over if I got a credit card in the name of getting a discount.  Even if I paid the charge right after doing it.  I will go sign myself up for their emails.  Thanks for the advice.

doodlebug914

I bought indoor/outdoor rugs for our hallway and entry in our old house.  I got them at Ballard Designs and they were actually quite reasonable for the particular rugs I bought.  You could also check Frontgate/Grandin Road/Ballard outlet in West Chester.

Ours are similar to this: https://www.ballarddesigns.com/seagrove-all-weather-indoor-2foutdoor-rug/10508.  Entry mats are around 19/39 and runners are 49?

Search for indoor outdoor rugs:
https://www.ballarddesigns.com/ProductSearch?storeId=10052&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&entryID=%22category_root%22+%3d+%22category%3dRugs%22+%22category_root%22+%2210122%22&action=4&entryType=3&firstAnswer=1&answerPerPage=&entryName=category+%3a+Rugs&historyString=1300156488118%257CsearchTerm%255E5%255Eindoor%2boutdoor