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T TabooDan Tiki Socialite Coast of BC now in Crowsnest, AB., Canada Joined: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 691	T TabooDan Posted posted on Mon, Jan 4, 2010 7:47 PM Hey Trav, Happy New Year to yah!! Thanks for the kind words and for checking back! I attached the Tapa Cloth by using spray adhesive. I didn't really want to wreck the Tapa but knew I would have to glue it so it stayed where I wanted it to. You could use Contact Cement and apply it with a brush as I have done that before and it worked fine. It really depends on how much trim like bamboo or whatever you are putting on over top of the cloth which can also help the Tapa Cloth hold down. DO NOT USE a cheap spray glue (like Elmer's brand or a no-name craft glue)!! You may save $6-9 at the time but you will regret it in the long run!! Make sure it is a good one like the 3m brand (Avail. at Home Depot) or what I used was a proper upholstery adhesive. Sure, some of the adhesive did come through some of the thinner areas of the Tapa but once the glue dried there was no issue's whatsoever. Aloha Mr. Pupu Pants! Happy New Year to you as well!! I am glad you are back to posting on your thread and appreciate you very kind remarks!! Classy??!! Thanks, I like that! If old Trader Vic was still around I would have loved to have him over for a drink! Well, he'll be here in spirit!Mahalo!!

Hey Trav, Happy New Year to yah!!
Thanks for the kind words and for checking back!

I attached the Tapa Cloth by using spray adhesive. I didn't really want to wreck the Tapa but knew I would have to glue it so it stayed where I wanted it to.
You could use Contact Cement and apply it with a brush as I have done that before and it worked fine. It really depends on how much trim like bamboo or whatever you are putting on over top of the cloth which can also help the Tapa Cloth hold down.

DO NOT USE a cheap spray glue (like Elmer's brand or a no-name craft glue)!! You may save $6-9 at the time but you will regret it in the long run!! Make sure it is a good one like the 3m brand (Avail. at Home Depot) or what I used was a proper upholstery adhesive. Sure, some of the adhesive did come through some of the thinner areas of the Tapa but once the glue dried there was no issue's whatsoever.

Aloha Mr. Pupu Pants! Happy New Year to you as well!!
I am glad you are back to posting on your thread and appreciate you very kind remarks!! Classy??!! Thanks, I like that! If old Trader Vic was still around I would have loved to have him over for a drink! Well, he'll be here in spirit!Mahalo!!

Post #502334 by TabooDan on Mon, Jan 4, 2010 7:47 PM