Which carpet glue?

[xc62701]

I’m currently going with a full deck replacement on my Crestliner bass boat. I have decided to go with marine plywood coated with epoxy resin. What carpet glue do I need to use with the resin? I’m trying to figure this out but I can’t seem to find a clear answer. Thoughts?

 

[Chris1956]

Any indoor/outdoor carpet mastic. Latex works good, but must not get wet until it has dried.

 

[xc62701]

Like this?

Amazon.com

Or

Amazon.com

 

[JASinIL2006]

I like DAP Weldwood All Weather Outdoor Carpet Adhesive.

 

[todhunter]

I used spray grade DAP Weldwood HHR contact cement for installing the carpet in my boat. With it being a contact cement, you only get one shot at alignment, but it dries/applies quick and once stuck, there's no chance of it sagging or moving.

 

[Chris1956]

I use whatever the Home Despot has on hand for outdoor carpet.

 

[Reserector_]

Another vote for Contact Cement. You can launch the boat as soon as you are done gluing and trimming. I also have a hunch it will stick well to your smooth, sealed surface.
Spraying it, as todhunter mentioned, is a great method, but a brush or roller works fine.
I've had some of the water-based glue soften up after a couple of weeks in a place where water was standing.

 

[xc62701]

Awesome! I have some DAP on order. Looking forward to giving it a try.

 

[todhunter]

Another vote for Contact Cement. You can launch the boat as soon as you are done gluing and trimming. I also have a hunch it will stick well to your smooth, sealed surface.
Spraying it, as todhunter mentioned, is a great method, but a brush or roller works fine.
I've had some of the water-based glue soften up after a couple of weeks in a place where water was standing.

Agree - brush or roll application should work fine too. The HHR (spray) grade has a different solvent or larger quantity of the same solvent than the regular "red can" Weldwood that evaporates MUCH quicker. Spraying the adhesive, it's ready for putting the two sides together in around 1 minute. If you use the Weldwood in a red can rolled/brushed on, it takes about 20 minutes to tack up and be ready for putting the two sides together. With either type of contact cement, please use a respirator in a well ventilated area - the fumes are very strong.

 

[xc62701]

I picked up this one. Is brushing or rolling still the best application? Also I have a 16’ bassboat, will this be enough or should I get 2 gallons?

 

[JASinIL2006]

A gallon should be plenty. I used a 4” mini roller.

 

[Reserector_]

That type is typically troweled on. I worry that the can says it's for asphalt, concrete and wood. But the OP said he was attaching to Marine Plywood coated with epoxy. It may or may not adhere well to glossy surfaces.
I have used that type, but troweled it onto a rough-textured fiberglass surface.
Never tried it with a roller or brush. It is kind of like really thick, creamy latex paint.

 

[chevymaher]

I used indoor outdoor carpet glue with a brush. It isnt even trying to come loose anywhere. I got it at lowes.

 

[xc62701]

All the pieces are coming together. I'll be trying this in the next few weeks. I did get the thicker stuff. I can return it if you think the spray grade stuff will work better with my application. I'm taking all advice since it's my first time with this. I want it to work well with the epoxy/rubber backed carpet combo. I can rough up the epoxy as well if that will make it bond better.

 

[Reserector_]

Not directly glue related, this video has some great tips such as aligning carpet grain, wrapping corners, and so on. One of my favorites.

 

[xc62701]

I'm leaning towards picking up the contact cement. I don't like the idea of having to trowel on the adhesive as it kinda seems overkill and would add to the thickness of the board/carpet depth. Not having used contact cement very much, this is the kind that I could roll the board and carpet, let it tack up, and then lay the carpet on the boards, correct?

 

[Lou C]

I could never put carpet in any open boat with a wood cored deck ever again. It holds moisture and causes rot and is the death of most open boats. Use instead a marine deck paint with non skid mixed in. I had this done to the deck in our boat when I replaced it 15 years ago. It is still solid....non skid gelcoat....I know just about all bass boats are carpeted but still I could not do it. Carpet and holes for scews--->ROT....even if you seal the holes.....

 

[todhunter]

I'm leaning towards picking up the contact cement. I don't like the idea of having to trowel on the adhesive as it kinda seems overkill and would add to the thickness of the board/carpet depth. Not having used contact cement very much, this is the kind that I could roll the board and carpet, let it tack up, and then lay the carpet on the boards, correct?

Correct. You don't need much. You only get one shot at alignment, so take your time.

 

[chevymaher]

I could never put carpet in any open boat with a wood cored deck ever again. It holds moisture and causes rot and is the death of most open boats. Use instead a marine deck paint with non skid mixed in. I had this done to the deck in our boat when I replaced it 15 years ago. It is still solid....non skid gelcoat....I know just about all bass boats are carpeted but still I could not do it. Carpet and holes for scews--->ROT....even if you seal the holes.....

LOL or dont get it wet. Mine is dry as a bone. But I treat mine differently.

 

[Lou C]

Where I am the climate is humid/damp much of the year and my boat and many others are on mooings all season, we use mooring covers but I don't want anything at all laying on the deck to trap moisture. Boats are gonna get wet no matter what you do.