Did you guys who used Henry's glue on the decks also use it where the carpet turnes down into the lid areas? I am going to start glueing my carpet down tonight. I finally got all the pieces cut to fit. Thanks, Jason
Did you guys who used Henry's glue on the decks also use it where the carpet turnes down into the lid areas? I am going to start glueing my carpet down tonight. I finally got all the pieces cut to fit. Thanks, Jason
I'm starting tomorrow, and my plan is to use aersol contact cement for lids...Everything I've read seems to indicate trowel on adhesive for decks, contact cement for lids.
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+1. I liked the idea of glue on the big pieces for the floor. It allowed me some time to move the carpet around a bit before it cured. Contact cement worked excellent on the lids but once the carpet and lid touch you ain't goona move it.
Any hints on laying the lid on the carpet so that there are no puckers? My thought is to cut the rough outline, enough to wrap over and under (I'll use the old pieces as general templates), lay the carpet upside down, spray the adhesive on the carpet backing (only on the lid area) and spray the lid. Here's where I'm wondering how to 'drop' the lid onto the carpet, keeping it centered in the template and not getting a bunch in the carpet. Maybe lay one edge at a 45 and gradually lower the lid down, while trying to keep the carpet tight (but not stretched)? Once that part is done, spray the rest, fold and trim.
Or, is it better to glue one side (over and under) and then stretch/glue the carpet over the lid, kindof like stretching a drum.
I just made sure that I had the centre of the carpet and lid lined up than worked one side to the other with a helper with a small roller making sure there were no wrinkles. Make sure that the carpet is lined up on the first try cuz once the carpet and lid touch there is no way to move them. Once you do one the rest are easy!
Guys,
The easies and most accurate approach is to use pieces of cardboard. Coat both the carpet back and the lid with contact cement (ive used on the floor as well bcause it hold much better and much smoother than carpet glue). let the contact cement dry to the touch and set a piece of cardboard over the flat upside down piec of carpet. Then place the upside down lid on top of the cardboard and position.
The cardboard will not stick to the contact cement since it isnt coated. position everythin and gradually slide the cardboard out holding the lid in place. As soon as the lid touched the carpet, the bond will be instant. Kepp sliding the cardboard out as you press the two together.
It should give you a perfect fit.
When I did my lids I did a dry run first. I Made sure my direction was right and there was enough carpet to do the sides. Then I took a Black sharpie and drew the outline of the lid on the backside of the carpet with arrows for direction, (The arrows for grain direction/bow you shoudl already have on the carpet. That should be the first thing you do) Then brush on the contact cement within the outlined area and on the top of the lid. Wait about 35-45 min and the contact cement should be ready. Just line up the lid with the outline and WHAMO your done...it's that easy.
I have a post on how to cut the corners. just scroll down the page and you'll find it.
Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
2004 Ranger 521VX - Yamaha 250 SHO
Guys, I wasn't talking about the lids. I was talking about the parts of the deck cuts that are vertical, where tha carpet wraps down into where the lids fit. I did all of this last night, but is took a lot of babysitting. I had to wait a little while and just keep rolling the edges when they came loose. The longer the Henry's was exposed to the air the better the carpet stuck. While I was babysitting the deck turn downs I roughed out all of my lid pieces and stuck them down as well. Now all I have left are the lids and the carpeted section around my buckets. Man its looking good. I will post pics when I am done. Thanks, Jason
I used contact cement for everything so the deck and floors were done in one shot. I would say use contact cement for those...it's so much easier than the glue. Just remember Make sure it's WARM when you use it ..it works so much easier! Min 75 degrees.
Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
2004 Ranger 521VX - Yamaha 250 SHO
use contact cement for any type of carpet work on the boat. i also used it when i put the black lining down below my new deck.....your in total control with the contact cement. if its a piece where you might have to slide around and get it just right....then you just don't let the cement dry or get tacky before your apply the carpet, if im doing a piece that has to be done quickly...i'll let it get real tacky, then when its down....its down..
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