Phast Phlyer Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm wanting to lay some cork sheet on a newly made baseboard . I've believe that PVC Wood Glue is the correct medium to use but I've also heard it should be diluted? Could anyone please confirm this and if so at what ratio should it be diluted? Any other tips would also be gratefully received Many Thanks Steve (Phast Phlyer) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokebox Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I wouldn't dilute it. You want it to be well fixed to prevent problems in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted November 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2014 Don't dilute it. I would spread it across the baseboard so you know it's covered and across the cork as well, that way you won't get any "dry" pockets where the board sucks the moisture from the PVA . .. . not PVC which would be a sheet of plastic and a bit difficult to fix. .. . unless you soak it in Mek. . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I agree, don't dilute. I always use Evo-Stick Wood Adhesive (PVA) and never had any any problems. I have, however, had problems with 'cheap' PVA. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I've just spent three weeks (off and on) sticking down cork sheeting. Just Wilkinson's PVA (undiluted), a spreader and some weights to keep it flat. Save the dilute PVA for ballasting - which in my humble opinion is like trying to herd cats! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarb Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Agree about Evo-Stik Wood Adhesive - I'm currently laying a lot of cork on my new layout ..... http://www.chesterfielddcc.com/ ... and the Evo-Stik works a treat. Used it on my last layout too ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrqtKhkaKV4 ). Use a spreader - something like a piece of stiff card and as said earlier, get an even coating - not too thin - weight it down while it sets - you can't go wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK 50A Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hi, Have a look at my blog entry on the subject. Not that it is in anyway ground breaking, but maybe it is of use. I later used Copydex for the track, it is easy to correct mistakes, but a generous layer of undiluted PVA bonded the cork to the baseboard nicely. Good luck, Alun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I brushed neat pva on and then layed the cork on top I used a thinnish cork sheet so went over it with a rolling pin to make sure there's was no bumps and bubbles in the cork then weighted it with books and anything else I had to hand Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Agree about Evo-Stik Wood Adhesive - I'm currently laying a lot of cork on my new layout ..... http://www.chesterfielddcc.com/ ... and the Evo-Stik works a treat. Used it on my last layout too ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrqtKhkaKV4 ). Use a spreader - something like a piece of stiff card and as said earlier, get an even coating - not too thin - weight it down while it sets - you can't go wrong. Was a bit confused by the name of your layout for a minute... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I've always used good quality neat PVA sufficiently weighted down whilst the glue is curing. Never had any problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Full strength PVA glue spread carefully to displace any excess building up anywhere and then using cork tiles from Wickes cover the whole area and apply suitable weights. Leave to dry for a couple of days at-least. If you can apply this method in the photograph. Here are two 6ft. X 4ft. baseboards laid on a good (ish) level floor, face to face with a protective covering of newspaper between them. Then the three boxed up sections of our 0 gauge layout "Hospital Gates" were very carefully placed on them and we adjourned to the pub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Agree about Evo-Stik Wood Adhesive - I'm currently laying a lot of cork on my new layout ..... http://www.chesterfielddcc.com/ ... and the Evo-Stik works a treat. Used it on my last layout too ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrqtKhkaKV4 ). Use a spreader - something like a piece of stiff card and as said earlier, get an even coating - not too thin - weight it down while it sets - you can't go wrong. Agree about Evo-Stik Wood Adhesive - I'm currently laying a lot of cork on my new layout ..... http://www.chesterfielddcc.com/ ... and the Evo-Stik works a treat. Used it on my last layout too ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrqtKhkaKV4 ). Use a spreader - something like a piece of stiff card and as said earlier, get an even coating - not too thin - weight it down while it sets - you can't go wrong. I trust you are not using "contact adhesive" in large amounts as you may find yourself in trouble without suitable ventilation. To explain, quite a few years ago I was a contracting electrician and one of the jobs I was sent to do on a regular basis was for a firm which built "porta-cabins" for building sites and the like. Contact adhesive would be used in large tins which the joiners would puncture with a spike and pour onto the chassis framework so as they could glue down the floor. One afternoon I was convinced I was going down with the flu because I had such a headache and felt quite dizzy. I went outside for fresh air and on my way I realised what the problem was, two joiners with a can each gluing the floor for a 40ft. long office cabin. I have posted on this thread about the use of PVA glue, it's much safer and cheaper if you go to your local builders merchant and buy in bulk. You can decant this glue into smaller bottles etc and share the cost with your friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bernard Lamb Posted November 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2014 Copydex was what I was always told to use. Being latex based it has a bit more give than PVA. Use it for track as well. It should cope better than PVA when used on three different layers of various materials. Of course if you railway room has a fairly limited temperature range ignore what I have written. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phast Phlyer Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hello all, Many thanks for all your sound advice (Spot the numtie (me) calling PVA, PVC) and safety, seeing as how I've already got some Evo Stick PVA from another project I'll be using that undiluted. Thanks again Steve (Phast Phlyer) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 When I'm gluing cork down my favourite is Evo Stick Contact. Apart from the above mentioned ventilation issues (I glue in the garage with the door open.), there is the problem of not being able to slide the cork for really accurate positioning. If this going to be the issue then undiluted PVA is my preferred alternative. Which ever glue you use I find weighing it down until set very important. I have to say, with the last couple of layouts I have laid the track directly to the baseboards. This gives a very pleasing clickety clack and rumble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm81 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I used copydex recently, coat the baseboard and the cork, wait 15 mins then stick. Weighted down overnight and it worked out quite well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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