using cork tiles/sheet as head/wall liner.....what adhesive?

[Shearwater]

Back in January one 'downthecreek' said he was or had used cork sheet stuck directly to the hull, then used with a filler and then painted it. Would like ideas of suitable adhesive available from ordinary hardware stores (i.e. no B&Q's Wickes etc anywhere near me).... mid summer temperatures can xcd 30 so it will be hot down below (have had automatic life jackets blow.... makes yer jump!!)

 

[Litotes]

We used a contact adhesive called "Thixofix", but I don't think that is around anymore. However, I suspect any decent contact adhesive will do the trick - the sort where you coat both surfaces and leave it a few minutes before joining them. I have used various different ones over the years when making small adjustments, rebedding deck fittings etc. If it is really vital I will check the make of the most recent one used - there will be some on board.

This is an unusual headlining whose benefits may not be obvious to someone buying your boat at a future date. However, it has been an unqualified success for us and has been in place some 30 years, looking good and needing very little maintenance.

If you would like more info, do pm me, but don't be surprised if it takes me a little time to get back to you, as I'm not a very frequent visitor.

 

[sailorman]

imho cork tiles will make very little difference in those temps.
you need celotex

 

[OGITD]

Back in 1983 a Royal Dockyard used Cork on one of the Submarines they were refitting. Then applied a type of Hessian cloth for texture and uniformity…..worked very well providing insulation and prevented severe condensation even when we were around the Arctic circle.

The adhesive I’ve discovered recently that seems to work very well is Heavy Duty Ultratape Spray Adhesive. Ventilate well when using this product though.

 

[vyv_cox]

I, too, have used Thixofix for this job. Not just on the boat but also to attach cork and carpet to the roof of a van. Googling suggests that Thixofix is still around.

Alternatively, one of the contact adhesives that allow a little movement before final adhesion is made.

 

[Shearwater]

Thanks all; don't worry, downthecreek, I'll see what's available locally. All very encouraging.

 

[Refueler]

It is advisable to use a solvent free contact glue - that way you don't have the noxious vapours filling the cabin for days / weeks after .. also safer to work with.

You can get it in spray cans that carpet fitters use for foam backed carpet.

 

[Shearwater]

Thank you refueler I'll see what's available. BTW what do you refuel?

 

[Refueler]

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BTW what do you refuel?

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I own a Marine Inspection Company in Former Soviet Union + Laboratories and other interests. We inspect quality and quantity of vessels cargoes mainly as well as ship matters as well. Labs cover blending of fuels such as Diesels for EU and various markets ... as well as Gasolines, LPG's Butane and Propane ....

You could very well be running your engine on one of my blends ... but please don't hold that against me !!