Posted 2014-04-29 5:38 AM (#158851) Subject: sealing mat seams
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Posts: 122 Location: Monroe, WA
Is it possible to "seal" trailer mat seams? I have a horse who pees in the trailer almost every time he is loaded. I put lots of shavings to soak it up but of course it can't get it all before some runs through the mat seams to the floor.
Posted 2014-04-29 8:26 AM (#158854 - in reply to #158851) Subject: RE: sealing mat seams
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Posts: 373 Location: Texas
I put Gorilla tape on mine, and will check under the mats in about 2 more trips to see if it has worked. I do use shavings too, but some urine was still seeing under. The Gorilla tape is staying in place/stuck
Posted 2014-04-30 10:19 PM (#158883 - in reply to #158851) Subject: RE: sealing mat seams
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by Slidinspots on 2014-04-29 5:38 AM
Is it possible to "seal" trailer mat seams? I have a horse who pees in the trailer almost every time he is loaded. I put lots of shavings to soak it up but of course it can't get it all before some runs through the mat seams to the floor.
Plan on pulling the back mats on a routine basis and washing that area...that or try training the horse NOT to pee in the trailer...:)
Posted 2014-04-30 10:29 PM (#158884 - in reply to #158883) Subject: RE: sealing mat seams
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Posts: 122 Location: Monroe, WA
LOL!! I trained him to pee in his stall before I leave. But coming home, he will not pee on command in the arena or in the dirty shavings. He wants a stall...
Posted 2014-05-01 9:35 AM (#158891 - in reply to #158851) Subject: RE: sealing mat seams
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Posts: 373 Location: Texas
I know some train them to not ee in trailer, but I want mine to pee when he needs to, and not "hold it". And on a long haul, I don't want them to hold it for hours.
Posted 2014-05-01 3:56 PM (#158898 - in reply to #158851) Subject: RE: sealing mat seams
Hi, there is calking material that is temporary- 'Seal and Peel' is one name- they are two or three brands available at ACE and other hardware stores. it is intended to seal for cracks at window and doors. I have used it on mat seams and side by walls- it holds up against the urine so it does not run straight through. the nice part is use it for a period of time (weeks/months) and then peel it off to pull mats and wash down the floor underneath as maintenance.
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