I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
top and the back splash. One way is small brads. However, I keep
thinking that there is some glue that will do the job. I tried contact
cement and it will not stick to the formica. What about something like
gorilla glue? Any other suggestions?
Len
Leonard Lopez wrote:
> I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
> top and the back splash. One way is small brads. However, I keep
> thinking that there is some glue that will do the job. I tried contact
> cement and it will not stick to the formica. What about something like
> gorilla glue? Any other suggestions?
>
> Len
The "This to That" (glue advice) recommends "Household Goop" as providing
the strongest bond between wood and plastic. See:
http://www.thistothat.com/cgi-bin/glue.cgi?lang=en&this=Wood&that=Plastic
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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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That's interesting. Formica is attached to wood with contact cement.
Super glue might work.
"Leonard Lopez" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
> top and the back splash. One way is small brads. However, I keep
> thinking that there is some glue that will do the job. I tried contact
> cement and it will not stick to the formica. What about something like
> gorilla glue? Any other suggestions?
>
> Len
>
Lowell Holmes responds:
>
>That's interesting. Formica is attached to wood with contact cement.
>
>Super glue might work.
>"Leonard Lopez" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
>> top and the back splash. One way is small brads. However, I keep
>> thinking that there is some glue that will do the job. I tried contact
>> cement and it will not stick to the formica. What about something like
>> gorilla glue? Any other suggestions?
Laminates are coated on their backs to attach to substrates. Coating their
fronts with contact cement isn't useful.
The OP might try using epoxy. I don't think polyurethane glue will do much
better than contact cement, but either one will get an improved hold if he
marks the area of the molding and uses a small and very fine file to rough up
the laminate's surface.
Charlie Self
"In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence
is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of
office." Ambrose Bierce
i'd probably roughen up the surface and use ge silicone 2. i use it to hang
glass sheets on metal standoffs or french cleats, and then hang them on the
wall. haven't had any fall off, and they weigh 8-10 lbs apiece. let dry for
at least 24 hours without touching it.
"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Lowell Holmes responds:
>
> >
> >That's interesting. Formica is attached to wood with contact cement.
> >
> >Super glue might work.
> >"Leonard Lopez" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
> >> top and the back splash. One way is small brads. However, I keep
> >> thinking that there is some glue that will do the job. I tried contact
> >> cement and it will not stick to the formica. What about something like
> >> gorilla glue? Any other suggestions?
>
> Laminates are coated on their backs to attach to substrates. Coating their
> fronts with contact cement isn't useful.
>
> The OP might try using epoxy. I don't think polyurethane glue will do much
> better than contact cement, but either one will get an improved hold if he
> marks the area of the molding and uses a small and very fine file to rough
up
> the laminate's surface.
>
> Charlie Self
> "In our civilization, and under our republican form of government,
intelligence
> is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of
> office." Ambrose Bierce
>
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] says...
> I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
> top and the back splash. One way is small brads. However, I keep
> thinking that there is some glue that will do the job. I tried contact
> cement and it will not stick to the formica. What about something like
> gorilla glue? Any other suggestions?
>
> Len
>
>
Try "Armaflex 520". Its used to glue Industrial insulation to anything
and boy is it strong.
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Leonard Lopez <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
> top and the back splash. One way is small brads. However, I keep
> thinking that there is some glue that will do the job. I tried contact
> cement and it will not stick to the formica. What about something like
> gorilla glue? Any other suggestions?
>
> Len
Roo Glue or any melamine glue. The top layer of formica is a melamine
skin.
Is the quarter round really necessary? In general I find a molding
here to be a bad idea. Best to make a tight joint and color caulk.
mike
construction adhesive?
silicon?
"Leonard Lopez" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
> top and the back splash. One way is small brads. However, I keep
> thinking that there is some glue that will do the job. I tried contact
> cement and it will not stick to the formica. What about something like
> gorilla glue? Any other suggestions?
>
> Len
>
Leonard Lopez writes:
> I need to fasten a small moulding (1/4 inch thick) between the counter
> top and the back splash. One way is small brads.
<snip>
Personally, I would not use a molding, especially wood, in this application.
I'd use, 3M, 5200 marine caulk, that these days, even Home Depot sells for
about $10 a tube.
I've even used it to caulk the joint between ceramic wall tile and a cast
iron bath tub with a glazed surface.
Two caveats:
1) Takes some time to fully cure out, sometimes up to a week.
2) Don't ever expect to take the joint apart unless you have at least a
1500W heat gun and the patience of JOB.
SFWIW, use 3M, "blue tape" to mask the joint before applying 5200.
HTH
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