Treadmaster adhesive.

[Kintail]

Is there an adhesive I can buy in in BQ or similar suitable for Treadmaster?

Thanks

 

[Tranona]

Doubt it - they don't sell anything with any real strength.

Treadmaster is a very specific product and adhesive and false economy not to use the right stuff if you want it to stay stuck down.

 

[VicMallows]

It's a 2-part epoxy adhesive, and probably as good a price as any other you will find (do check the company's own website - was cheaper than anywhere else when I bought some).

It is a pity that they don't seem to sell it in really small quantities, so for a square foot or so I would be tempted to use any cheap ordinary epoxy glue.

 

[ianabc]

treadmaster adhesives

Found these from earlier on this site:
Rodgershaw
15-02-08, 10:01
I have used sikaflex before with no problems and I will be using it again on my new steel epoxy painted decked yacht. The flexibility of sikaflex gives a much better bond than epoxy IMHO

baggypipes
15-02-08, 10:04
we used sikaflex, never came off, never bubbled and still using it in the med; better than any of the other glues we tried.
best luck.

I have 11 sheet to glue down and am considering exterior polyurethane adhesive cartridges as used for deck/balcony construction. Used in construction for glue for exposed areas including wet and icy conditions.

For either epoxy or polyurethane exterior adhesive it would be essential to use a glue spreader as used for laying ceramic tiles, making sure the glue is at a uniform depth.

 

[rogerthebodger]

Found these from earlier on this site:
Rodgershaw
15-02-08, 10:01
I have used sikaflex before with no problems and I will be using it again on my new steel epoxy painted decked yacht. The flexibility of sikaflex gives a much better bond than epoxy IMHO

Was it that long ago and it is still stuck like - well you know what it like

 

[Kintail]

Thanks for your replies. I've only been a member since February when I got my first yacht, a Hurley 22 and every time I've made a query the forum never lets me down. Thanks again.

 

[Poignard]

I stuck mine down with Evostik from B&Q. That was years ago and there's no sign of them lifting.

 

[Spuddy]

I too went for a contact adhesive but used Thixofix as it allows a little swivelling to position it. Only 3 years but no sign of lifting.

 

[RupertW]

I too went for a contact adhesive but used Thixofix as it allows a little swivelling to position it. Only 3 years but no sign of lifting.

I used contact adhesive too as it was so much easier. Only been down six months so will have to see.

 

[Kintail]

I've got the old matting chiselled off after much trouble, and am now going to sand it smoother. Should I take it right back to the gloss or leave a micro film of old adhesive for grip? I should say that I am only doing cockpit seats and three hatches.