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Comments: It is best to have +18C (+65 F) temperature for 24 hours prior to working, and assured for 3 to 5 days after installation. Work on a dry surface and protect from rain for at least 3 days.
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Comments: It is best to have +18C (+65 F) temperature for 24 hours prior to working, and assured for 3 to 5 days after installation. Work on a dry surface and protect from rain for at least 3 days.
Click here for information on gluing carpet to concrete. [links]
Gluing carpet down to wood outdoors is almost asking for trouble as the carpet will definitely hold a lot of moisture and can cause the wood to rot prematurely. here
@titans62 - I have never personally seen special carpet glue for a boat, but that could just be because I've never specifically looked for it. I would just search online for it, and you'll surely find it if they make it. If you do it, I would make sure you have plenty of ventilation. I am sure those types of marine adhesives have plenty of strange chemicals in them. more
Wow, I never realized there was so much to consider when you were picking out carpet glue.
If you plan to install the carpet yourself, keep your own installation skills in mind as you select carpet glue. Some varieties are labeled "quick drying" or "fast acting" and are not designed for novice users. Steer clear of these products if you are relatively inexperienced at this type of project.
We built my sons a tree house a few years back, and made the mistake of using glue. Since they played in the tree house a lot, the carpet got worn out pretty quickly. We wanted to replace it last year, and it was a lot of work getting all of the glue scraped away from the wood. We went with the tape the next time. jmc88 February 12, 2012
I also might have some auto carpet glue, but I don't know if that is rated to be used around a lot of moisture. I guess my main thinking is that most carpet glues are meant to adhere to wood or concrete or something. In my case, the glue would be put on metal. [links]
When the time comes, does anyone have any good suggestions for how to use the glue? Like I mentioned, I have put carpet in a truck before, but never in a boat. I'm just wondering if there are any tricks I should know about. Izzy78 February 13, 2012 [links]
2. Outline the edges of the room with double-sided tape, and use the tape to make “X” marks (about 6 by 6 inches) about every 2 feet on the floor. Leave the backing on the “up” side of the tape. more
9. To trim the carpet around any corners or doorjambs to get a good fit, press the carpet firmly against the bottom of whatever you’re working around, and cut from each end of the obstacle upward toward the center of it, making an upside-down “V.” Fold down the sides and trim away the center of the “V” like you did the other edges in the room.
indoor-outdoor carpet
measuring tape
straightedge
utility knife with extra blades
double-sided tape or adhesive and a trowel, depending on where you install the carpet
8. Trim away the excess carpet with a utility knife. You might have to make several passes with the knife, and be sure to use a very sharp blade for a clean cut.
Unroll the finished carpet onto the deck where you plan to have it sit permanently. Let it rest for at least an hour before setting furniture onto the carpet. Once it is at its true shape, you can mark where you know the edges of the carpet will sit. [links]
Before you begin to lay down the outdoor carpet that you have carefully selected, make sure you have a few days of dry weather with light wind conditions. Clear the deck of any debris and give it a good sweep with a push broom. here
You can buy lengths of outdoor carpet on rolls to fit any size or shape of deck you hope to decorate. After sizing the deck and purchasing the correct length and width of carpet, any rough edges can be finished off with extra-wide duct tape. more
Choose a carpet that feels comfortable to walk on with bare feet to ensure you and your friends and family will enjoy the ground cover all year round. It should be stain resistant as well as attractive to fit the colors and style of your outdoor furniture and surrounding structures.
Overlap the carpet about 2 inches from the edge. You don’t want it to be flush with the tape. Apply seam adhesive to the edges of the carpet. Cut through both carpets to create a single seam that makes the two carpet edges smoothly blend together.