Carpet Stickum Q's

[Rodinator]

I just purchased some marine carpet made by Lancer. I had planned to use contact cement but was told by their representative that only Lancer Carpet Adhesive could be used. Has anyone used this adhesive and is the carpet really a no-go with contact cement?

 

[GA_Boater]

Rodinator Welcome aboard.

This is your new thread moved from another which was several years old and inactive.

 

[roffey]

Personally, I would go with what the manufacturer wants. You likely are paying good money for the carpet might as well go with what they ask. Just a question, what not go with a snap in carpet. I know you can get grommets that just press in. This way you can remove the carpet for cleaning when (not if) required.

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Cover-Grommets-Snaps/dm/view_id.216559

oh, and welcome aboard...

 

[gm280]

With any glue, paint chemical concoction or such things like that, there is always a MSDS sheet available. I would be interested in seeing what their glue had that other glues don't. Just my opinion.

 

[Chris1956]

Yes, there are lots of outdoor carpet adhesive brands available in oil and latex formulations. Obviously there is an incentive to the rep to recommend their brand of adhesive. I would ask him why it is the only adhesive.

Some years ago Contact cement was the only way to install marine carpeting. Not so anymore...

 

[ezmobee]

I've installed boat carpet numerous times using the inexpensive Roberts outdoor carpet adhesive from Lowes/Home Depot. It'll rip the carpet before it'll pull the glue up. Solid.