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Hiya 'Heads, In the past, I've used 3M spray 77 for small jobs or contact cement for larger panels to attach fabric to various substrates. I've always had pretty good success. But, this time, boss wants to try something new. It's a fairly large project, 6 panels, double sided, average panel size is 15 sq. ft. I'd prefer to use a roller to apply it, but, I can spray if necessary. I'm open for suggestions.
Thanks in advance,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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Hiya Ray, The panels will more than likely be showerboard with a frontrunner fabric - standard fabric used on tradeshow displays. The panels will be slid into a Foga brand extruded aluminum frame and assembled into an L shape so it can be free standing. Then the client, a large exhibit hall, can use their existing directional signs and attach them to the display with velcro. These panels need to be light weight & portable because the infomation and location of the displays changes on a regular basis.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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Velcro brand used to make an adhesive that came in a quart can and you trowel it on with a 1/16 inch notched trowel. It is waterbased so cleanup is easy. Use a foam paint roller to smooth down the velcro loop fabric but not too much pressure so you don't have "strike through" of the glue. Otherwise, just use the spray 77, only a good thick coat. And also roll down gently to avoid strike through.
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Call up your local carpeting installer and get a gallon of their Carpet Adhesive. It's water based, and you spread it with a notched trowel. Try for the thinnest layer of adhesive you can manage, as you don't want an excess amount coming through the fabric. Roll down, and when dry, it'll hold really tightly.
-------------------- Ken Henry Henry & Henry Signs London, Ontario Canada (519) 439-1881 e-mail: kjmlhenry@rogers.com
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Thanks again for the replies guys. I decided to try indoor/outdoor carpet adhesive and the tests seem to be very promising. The directions say to follow the carpet manufacturers suggestions for applying, so, I'm winging it. It is messy & stinky stuff, sort of like contact cement. Rolling it is out of the question because it splatters a lot and it doesn't seem to bond very well to the substrate. Troweling seems to be the way to go.
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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I know you already got your glue but I can offer another suggestion for the future. When I stretch my canvas for painting, I glue the canvas on to a backing board that is attached to a frame. I also use a carpet glue but it is from a spray can. I buy it at Home Depot. Since it sprays, it goes on pretty evenly.
-------------------- John Cordova Gitano Design Studio Albuquerque, NM Posts: 268 | From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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