Hi walt i have some experience with this process and found the best one is applying white glue pva glue with a medium size foam painting roll you can find them at in home paint shop in the mdf panel if needed you may dilute the glue with 5 tap water so the glue distributes evenly.
Glue vinyl to mdf.
What is the best glue to use for mdf.
This is called pre gluing and will prevent the mdf from swelling due to the moisture in the glue.
Apply a thin layer of polyvinyl acetate or polyurethane based glue to the areas that you want to glue.
Allow this glue to dry until it s only slightly sticky.
Im in the upholstery business.
Have a helper hold the peeling thermofoil away from the mdf.
Apply the glue to both surfaces using a brush or paint roller.
Step 6 place the object on the melamine and hold in place until the glue sets.
I will second the vote for gorilla glue or equivalent poly glue.
If the wood is very porous use two coats to ensure the glue fills in all holes.
Here is a video showing the process of gluing mdf with pva glue in detail.
Place an s shaped line of glue down the back of the object you want to glue to the melamine.
As a vinyl cement this is a very heavy duty formula that creates an intense robust bond that can handle a lot of wear and tear.
Pull the thermofoil layer back.
According to akfix this glue especially works on mdf and osb wood plastic glass vinly ceramics leather natural stone steel carpet fabric polyurethane and many more.
Then apply vinyl to mdf.
This is one of the best glues for vinyl flooring especially for gluing vinyl flooring to wood.
Scrape away dried cement from the mdf core.
The glue must be suitable for gluing surfaces such as melamine vinyl and laminate.
Allow the glue to dry for 30 minutes before pressing the vinyl and wood together.
Both are super strong once cured.
Be careful not to pull too far or at an acute angle since old thermofoil can snap off or crack.
I have titebond iii as well but have not used that as much.
The secret to spray adhesive is to spray both the wood and vinyl then wait about 10 20 seconds to let the adhesive get tacky.
This hh 66 vinyl cement glue is a great industrial strength option that will lock any vinyl material in place permanently.