Carpet Question

[sandwichestime]

so i have decided to just buy some outdoor carpet from Lowe's/Home Depot. what would you guys suggest as a good adhesive to use? <br /><br />i plan to make the high traffic areas snap-in, but i want to glue the carpet onto the walls, bulkheads, etc.

 

[fishingdan]

Re: Carpet Question

You can use regular indoor/outdoor carpet glue. You don't need a lot of glue. Too much pushes through the weave and the carpet fibers will get permanently matted down in those areas. Snap-in for the traffic areas is a good idea. Another option is to use double back tape along the edges.

 

[katbird]

Re: Carpet Question

sandwichestime I used formica glue the same stuff used to hold down counter tops, good stuff and it doesn't take much, a quart will do you @ 6 or 7 bucks. mine has been there for 2 years now and still holding fine. here is a pic.

 

[Realgun]

Re: Carpet Question

Well I had outdoor carpet glue and 3M 77 spray. The carpet glue is still holding up great but the 3M stuff is letting go of the carpet. <br /><br />The Carpet glue is a bit harder to use. You need a trowel and it can get messy. <br />The 3M is a lot easier but is not working like its supposed to. And yes I know how to use it I followed the directions.<br /><br />I like the Home Depot carpet better than the Lowes stuff.<br /><br />Make sure you get a sharp utiity knife with replacment blades. It makes life easier.

 

[sandwichestime]

Re: Carpet Question

Originally posted by Realgun:<br /> I like the Home Depot carpet better than the Lowes stuff.<br />

really? maybe i need to take a trip down there. i went to lowes, and they actually have what they call OEM boat carpets. which they reccomend for decks and patios, but it is a marine carpet.<br /><br />but at $6.41/sq. yd. i may take a peek at the Home Depot stuff.

 

[brownies]

Re: Carpet Question

Just plain old run of the mill gallon can of contact cement. Use a brush is cheaper than messing with a paint gun.<br />Follow the directions..Carefull, when it's stuck, it's STUCK.<br />3M-77 is too light duty for carpet. 3M calls it their heavy duty adhesive, but, it's still not heavy duty enough for carpet...sure hold headliner material in place though.<br />Probably even hold carpet if the backing was smoother.

 

[Pony]

Re: Carpet Question

<br /> <br /><br /><br /> Bought all of it for $13.99 at Menards. I believe the role was 13'x 17', so I had lots left over since my boat is only 14ft long. For adhesive I used Industrial strength Contact Adhesive from Locktite that claims to be permanent and moisture resistant. Cost me about $12 for a spray can of it.....worked great.