Glue question for cabinet builders (carpet)

BBEgo · #1 06-22-2010, 11:26 AM

I've got an old Eden D212XLT that needs to be re-covered. I've managed to get the carpeting off, but was wondering what kind of adhesive is best for the new covering. I'd do something other than carpet, but I have the matching D210xst, and don't want them to look weird together.

What kind of glue?

Thanks,
Scott

Spinal Tapper · #2 06-22-2010, 11:38 AM

I used 3M "90" spray when I recovered my SWR 2x10. Strongest spray you can get that 3M makes, I believe. Worked great! Has held up fine since I recovered my cab in October...and my band gigs and moves my cab around a lot. It's beat up, but the tolex definitely isn't separating from the wood.

You just have to make sure to clear off the hole with a toothpick after every use or you'll be shooting that stuff all over the place when it dries around the nozzle.

It reminds me of spiderman's webbing when it comes out - can get REAL messy if you're not careful - I recommend a large backdrop of an old bedsheet or painter's plastic. You get about 5-8 seconds of "screw up" time before it secures in place.

Here's a pic of my cab right after I did the project (don't mind the staples, it was my first retolex project and I wasn't sure if the spray would hold or not, but I've come to realize the staples probably weren't necessary afterall, but extra support never hurts)

BBEgo · #3 06-22-2010, 03:44 PM

Wow, that looks awesome!

Petebass · #4 06-22-2010, 03:51 PM

I've recently used 3M 77 spray. It is neater and easier to work with than 3M 90, but it's not as heavy duty. So far, so good.

ulrich · #5 06-22-2010, 04:12 PM

Many years ago, I was wondering the same thing, as I wandered the hardware store. I found outdoor carpet glue. It seemed like the right tool for the job. A bit messy, but very effective.

FWIW these days I would recover a cab in Duratex(tm) or other bed-liner type paint.

Rick Auricchio · #6 06-22-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BBEgo

...I have the matching D210xst, and don't want them to look weird together.

You're lucky if the audience knows there's a bass player---and could point out his equipment. Who cares how they look?

BBEgo · #7 06-23-2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Auricchio

You're lucky if the audience knows there's a bass player---and could point out his equipment. Who cares how they look?

You'd be surprised. When I showed up with my Eden stack, several of the regulars in the club commented on it. You put a good-looking rig that's almost as tall as you on a tiny stage, you're gonna get noticed.

Bofee · #8 06-23-2010, 09:44 AM

I've used a water based outdoor carpet adhesive on several cabinets with good results. It applies with a notched trowel and small brush (For tight areas) and is very low VOC. It can be messy if you are not careful, but worth saving your liver and brain cells for better things.

bassbrock · #9 06-23-2010, 09:47 AM

If you can swing it, go for Duratex. You can get a gallon for about $50 that would more than cover that cab in two to three coats. No primer needed, it looks great and is very durable. Lots of texture options available.

http://www.speakerhardware.com/durat...-DuratexRG.php

If you really have to stick with carpet, 3M 77 has worked for me and is permanent. For a more permanent bond make sure to spray both sides (the cab and the carpet). Allow it to get tacky for a few seconds and then stick and hold.