Got a how to question?

[Lee Borgersen]

           Lee's Got a how to question.

I'm wanting to replace the carpet on my old boat trailer bunks. I know I should use 3/8" stainless steal staples. However do I need to put some kind a glue on da bunks first. Any tips would be helpful. I'm not Mr. handy Andy. The carpet has rubber backing I'm told. It will be stored outdoors year round.

Any words of wisdom (related to this project) for this first timer.

[glenn57]

personally i would!!!! i redid the carpeting in my boat some years back and used contact cement for it. man was that a job!!!!!! replaced the wood and all!!!!!

[Rebel SS]

I'd use contact cement.....are sure you want rubber backing on there? That degrades with time....I'd use nylon outdoor carpet, meself....

[Lee Borgersen]

I'd use contact cement.....are sure you want rubber backing on there? That degrades with time....I'd use nylon outdoor carpet, meself....

At my age I ain't got much time Actually I never thought of that Reb. It's something to consider.

It would be outdoor carpet ordered from Overtons.

Bunk carpet

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Overtons-Deluxe-Daystar-16-oz-Marine-Trailer-Bunk-Carpet-12W-x-12L&i=71847

 

[glenn57]

I'd use contact cement.....are sure you want rubber backing on there? That degrades with time....I'd use nylon outdoor carpet, meself....

yea geez......i said that already!!!!!!!!!!

[Lee Borgersen]

I'd use contact cement.....are sure you want rubber backing on there? That degrades with time....I'd use nylon outdoor carpet, meself....

yea geez......i said that already!!!!!!!!!!

  tut_tut-3315.gif Don't get started you two!

[Rebel SS]

Whoopsies! Missed that! Guess I don't always read all of Glenn's babbl...er, advice real close....

[Boar]

yup that outdoor fake grass carpet.lime reb said.

[dew2]

Lee when an if you buy from Overtons get the recommended glue for the carpet.3/8 staples may be to short?If yer using a T-50 stapler it 's max lenght of staple is 9/16 use them and put em in on a 30 degree angle down every 4 inches then go back and inbetween them put staples in 30 degree up angle.That will prevent pulling out.

[Lee Borgersen]

Lee when an if you buy from Overtons get the recommended glue for the carpet.3/8 staples may be to short?If yer using a T-50 stapler it 's max lenght of staple is 9/16 use them and put em in on a 30 degree angle down every 4 inches then go back and inbetween them put staples in 30 degree up angle.That will prevent pulling out.

Now that sounds like a plan I would a never known about.