Will like to know the best glue to use to glue down treated wood to basement concrate floor i am going to put a plywood on it as a sub floor for laying a hard wood floor thanks.
Gluing carpet to treated plywood.
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Many construction companies utilize treated lumber in new homes decks boat docks and fences because the wood can last for 40 or more years.
I have used the trowel on outdoor carpet glue from lowes menards on marine ply and it worked really well.
How to glue carpet to plywood.
Treated lumber is typically covered and injected with chemicals to preserve and protect the wood.
I would suggest not gluing the carpet down otherwise it ll be very tough to replace when it gets worn out.
Carpet adhesive on treated lumber i build pontoon boats and we use sommething that looks and smells just like elmers glue it comes in a giant cube probably 80 100 gallons so i don t know a brand name but you can glue treated wood.
Since pressure treated wood is primarily designed for outside and or earth contact gluing this product seems odd.
However they are sometimes slippery when wet and the sun can.
Reply thewoodwhisperer june 17 2011 6 33 pm.
Can boat carpet glues stick to treated wood plywood.
Solvent based adhesives work well on treated wood plywood.
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Treated lumber prevents the elements from warping the wood as well as stopping mold and insects from destroying it.
Water based carpet glues can have a hard time adhering to the surface of treated wood plywood though.
How to put on a 20 x30 treated wood cover with lattice and heavy duty screen to let air in on the outside.
It depends mainly on the type of glue you use but yes carpet glues can stick to treated wood.