Gluing Plastic Sheet To Wall

Start at the top of the wall and work over then down both pressing pulling and smoothing as you go.

Gluing plastic sheet to wall.

Apply construction adhesive to the wall. Adjust the sheet until it is level and draw a plumb line across the top either on the drywall or right on the. The glue should be applied with a sprayer paint roller or brush. Hold the plastic up over the wall you want to cover and use a utility knife to cut around extrusion such as windows and pipes.

Here is more detail about what kind of glue to use on formica. Start along the top edge with a thick bead of adhesive and work downwards. Clean the surface of the plastic to remove any grime and dirt using dish detergent and warm water. When gluing plastics together always work in a well ventilated area.

Rub the compound onto the surface of the plastic a circular motion. Before working with any kind of plastic be sure to put safety first. Hold plastic sheeting up to the wall and press into place when properly positioned. Apply the adhesive in short zigzags or waves.

Plastic adhesives release strong fumes while a small gluing job is low risk breathing these fumes for a long time can cause lightheadedness headaches and other complications. Usually there should be two coats applied before sticking the mica because drywall is somewhat porous. Contact adhesive is the industry stander for gluing formica to drywall.