Changing Glued in Carpeting

[thompsdw]

The hunter green carpeting in boat is really starting to look bad and it is too dark. How much of a pain is glued in carpeting to change?

 

[redmule]

Re: Changing Glued in Carpeting

Use the search type in glued carpet, need to replace some on mine also<br /><br /> Have a Good Thanksgiving

 

[jam39vw995]

Re: Changing Glued in Carpeting

What's the big deal?<br /><br />Just rip the old $hit out and glue in new.<br /><br />I like the spray on glue(s) for carpet installation.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Changing Glued in Carpeting

clean up any lose glue with a wire brush then do<br />as advised above.

 

[arks]

Re: Changing Glued in Carpeting

It can be a tough job if the carpet glue is still sticking. Removal of the old carpet will depend on your deck material. If you have a fiberglass deck, the easiest way is with a chemical remover to dissolve the glue (after taking out the carpet). A plywood deck (like mine) is easier 'cause the old glue can be scraped or belt sanded off. <br /><br />Before installing my new carpet, I painted my deck with a 2 part epoxy and added some grit for traction. I had the new carpet bound around the perimeter and installed it with snaps. It's now easily removed for fishing (or parties ).

 

[FLATHEAD]

Re: Changing Glued in Carpeting

Sometimes carpet that is glued to plywood will pull pieces of the wood up with it. A good heat gun will help soften the glue and make it a bit easier to tear off and help avoid peeling of the plywood. A good wire wheel on a grinder is a good way to get rid of the old glue, belts on a sander become clogged very fast when cutting glue.

 

[soggybottom]

Re: Changing Glued in Carpeting

Txboatboy,<br />I just finished changing the carpet in my 16' fiberglass boat (Mirrocraft). The old carpet came out in one piece so I used it for a pattern to cut the new one. I got new carpet from West Marine, 20 oz weight 8' x 20'. Make sure you buy a piece of carpet thats at least 2 feet longer and 2 feet wider than you need. The toughest part of the job is taking out all the stuff that's in the way! (and then putting it all back in.) I used 2 types of glue, one was Synergetics 240 that came with the carpet and of course I ran out and needed more so I got 3 quarts of outdoor carpet glue made by Liquid Nails. (Seems to be tougher than the Synergetics.) It was a hard job but now it looks great and will last as long as I do!<br /><br />Good Luck on your project!<br />olgeezer