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So we are redoing my sons boat. We painted the new Marine plywood then discovered most all the carpet adhesives are not recommended for sealed or painted wood. Any of you folks have suggestions
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I have used Formica glue over varnished plywood with good results.
DAP Weldwood outdoor carpet adhesive. It's what I used to put the carpet in my aluminum boat.
It's a solvent based glue, not the new "Low VOC" junk that doesn't stick to things. It takes it a while to fully cure, so don't judge the bond based on a couple days tug test. I did that and was sorely disappointed, but after a week or two ( I did mine during the winter) I could not pull it loose from the aluminum.
I use Weldwood Original Contact Cement
I ordered the DAP weldwood Thanks
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You need a notched trowel to apply it. I used a 3/16 IIRC. It also takes much more glue than I thought it would. I used 4 gallons recarpetting my entire boat.
I would have used the weldwood contact cement if I wanted it to stay. Paint on both surfaces and let dry a few minutes then be careful as once it touches each other that is where it stays.:twocents
I ended up sanding down all but the bottom side.
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How big of a boat did you do ?Quote:
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Nice job
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Beautiful!
Too late now, but rather than paint, I have had outstanding success with Thompson's Wood Preserver applied with a garden sprayer to plain, dry plywood. It soaks in and pretty much disappears. It looks like nothing is happening, until you spray water on it, and it beads up!
We used to build sheds with untreated T1-11 plywood siding. Rather than paint, we would apply Thompson's to the wood inside and out. 10+ years later, I still see those sheds, and none have started rotting yet, which is amazing. The painted ones all start to rot from the bottom up, where mud splashes up and starts the rot.
That being said, you must be thorough, 2 applications, and especially soak all cuts and edges of the plywood, where it tends to suck in water. And again, once you apply it, it soaks in and pretty much disappears. You can see a slight darkening, it may look a little more yellow, but that's about it.
One note... This is the Thompson's Wood Preserver, NOT the Thompson's Waterproofer. That is a different product. I used to get the Wood Preserver at Home Depot, but they stopped carrying it in favor of the Behr product, which is AWFUL - Do not use! I had to throw out some plywood after trying it!
The last time I bough some, it was in Walmart clearance section, and I picked up 4 cans at $1.00 each. So not sure if they stopped carrying it, too.
Great job on your boat!
-Tony
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Got some wiring to finish up and put the console back in. Getting real close now
No closer got hot out and working to much
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Getting motor and new controls on this week
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BEAUTIFUL job! VERY nice!
That being said, if you night fish often, I recommend that you install some offset amber floor lights. The blue lights will tire your eyes after awhile, and ruin your night vision for a surprisingly long time, due to the high frequency. Amber is a much better ambient light for night fishing.
I rig boats as part of my job, and I make this recommendation often to customers, and I get a lot of thanks afterwards.
But I digress... Again, very nice work!
That looks great.
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Pictures out of order but anyway. Got him set up now 999 at the console 1199 up front with the terrova Spyderlok up front drift masters out the back. All set up for me lol to use while I either buy myself a deep Vee or just upgrade all my electronics since I donated my stuff to the boy
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Considering this 195 Sea Nymph with a 115 on it. Won’t know for sure until I get to see it in person.
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Well he sold it before I got to see it bummerQuote:
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It depends mainly on the type of glue you use, carpet glues can stick to treated wood. Solvent-based adhesives work well on treated wood/plywood
I used Henry 12185 Marine Carpet Adhesive to put carpeting in a Byline boat. It is carpet to replace upholstery and worked out great. It takes 7 days to dry to waterproof which is fine. The immediate adhering was strong but also allowed fine adjustments.
You guys using the DAP Weldwood are using the Contact Cement and NOT the Marine Carpet Adhesive right? No issues with rubber backed marine carpet and painted (enamel) plywood?
WELDWOOD All Weather Outdoor Carpet Adhesive
WELDWOOD All Weather Outdoor Carpet Adhesive
I used the kind in your link. The spread it with a notched trowel, old school, adhesive. I was gluing to aluminum, not wood, but it's great glue and I don't know why it wouldn't work well for your situation.