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Proper carpet adhesive

#1 Post by grumpyyank » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:03 pm

I am recarpeting my Fisher 240. It has the permadeck synthetic decking. Does anyone know what type of carpet adhesive should be used on this type of deck.
Any help is appreciated.

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Re: Proper carpet adhesive

#2 Post by Bamaman » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:32 am

If you know the manufacturer's name of the carpet, you might want to look online to see what they say. Or contact customer service at your boat manufacturer to see what they originally used.

Unfortunately, there are many, many different mastics (glues) available for different purposes when it comes to marine carpet and vinyl installation. You just cannot buy one at Home Depot/Lowes and expect it to work.
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Re: Proper carpet adhesive

#3 Post by grumpyyank » Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:07 pm

Unfortunately my boat manufacturer Fisher is no longer around. The carpet I was hoping to buy through Pontoonstuff.com and I don't know the manufacturer but the girl on the phone said their glue will not work and she had no answer for what will work.

So I'm reaching out here hoping there is someone with a similar deck that had experience with installing carpet. I have a couple products I may try but I'm hoping not to have to do this more than once.

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Re: Proper carpet adhesive

#4 Post by curtiscapk » Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:15 am

I sent the question to James at PS hold tight.
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Re: Proper carpet adhesive

#5 Post by curtiscapk » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:54 am

From James...

Hi Craig

I'm getting ready to jump on an airplane and don't have my password for the forum on my phone..

This is the response from the carpet manufacturer.

"I would suggest a solvent based and as long as it is also neoprene based, they should be fine."

That type of flooring is very tricky because no moisture gets absorbed so they have to use the right type of glue otherwise it won't stick.
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Re: Proper carpet adhesive

#6 Post by grumpyyank » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:05 am

Thank you for the information.
Now what carpet adhesive meets those characteristics?
The search continues...

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