Gluing Plastic Sheet To Wall

Start along the top edge with a thick bead of adhesive and work downwards.

Gluing plastic sheet to wall.

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. Apply construction adhesive to the wall. Clean the surface of the plastic to remove any grime and dirt using dish detergent and warm water. Here is more detail about what kind of glue to use on formica.

Contact adhesive is the industry stander for gluing formica to drywall. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the polishing compound to set. Apply the adhesive in short zigzags or waves. Before working with any kind of plastic be sure to put safety first.

Usually there should be two coats applied before sticking the mica because drywall is somewhat porous. When gluing plastics together always work in a well ventilated area. Apply a small amount of polishing compound to the plastic according to the label directions. Hold plastic sheeting up to the wall and press into place when properly positioned.

The glue should be applied with a sprayer paint roller or brush. Start at the top of the wall and work over then down both pressing pulling and smoothing as you go. Place the first sheet against the back wall of the shower and set a level on top.