Gluing Plastic Sheet To Wall

Apply construction adhesive to the wall.

Gluing plastic sheet to wall.

Apply a small amount of polishing compound to the plastic according to the label directions. 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. 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.

Contact adhesive is the industry stander for gluing formica to drywall. Rub the compound onto the surface of the plastic a circular motion. When gluing plastics together always work in a well ventilated area. Place the first sheet against the back wall of the shower and set a level on top.

The glue should be applied with a sprayer paint roller or brush. Adjust the sheet until it is level and draw a plumb line across the top either on the drywall or right on the. Apply the adhesive in short zigzags or waves. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the polishing compound to set.

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. Before working with any kind of plastic be sure to put safety first. Start at the top of the wall and work over then down both pressing pulling and smoothing as you go.