How to Cut and install Lauhala Matting? - Other Crafts

MPP Mr. Pupu Pants Member Edmonds, WA Joined: Mar 06, 2008 Posts: 337	MPP Mr. Pupu Pants Posted posted on Sun, Dec 27, 2009 9:08 PM Hello there my good Mr. Ferret :) What worked for me was to use Gaffer tape where I was planning to make the cuts.(a strong cloth tape used in video/film production that adheres nicely but also tears easily in a straight line -- both horizontally and vertically. It also leaves little or no residue) Masking tape just didn't seem to want to stick to the matting well enough for me (but it might just have been a cheapo roll). Anyway, once I glued the matting onto the wall, I tore the width of the tape down to a narrower width where it would not be seen beneath the bamboo ot trim that covered the seams or ends. Also--I applied the tape to both sides after measuring and marking the cut and it really helped to keep the shape and minimize the shifting of the weave that can occur when you cut a piece down to size. Hope this helps :)

Hello there my good Mr. Ferret :)
What worked for me was to use Gaffer tape where I was planning to make the cuts.(a strong cloth tape used in video/film production that adheres nicely but also tears easily in a straight line -- both horizontally and vertically. It also leaves little or no residue)
Masking tape just didn't seem to want to stick to the matting well enough for me (but it might just have been a cheapo roll).

Anyway, once I glued the matting onto the wall, I tore the width of the tape down to a narrower width where it would not be seen beneath the bamboo ot trim that covered the seams or ends.

Also--I applied the tape to both sides after measuring and marking the cut and it really helped to keep the shape and minimize the shifting of the weave that can occur when you cut a piece down to size.
Hope this helps :)

Post #501060 by Mr. Pupu Pants on Sun, Dec 27, 2009 9:08 PM