What adhesive would you use?

[bmcduffy]

Hello Everyone. New member here and I have a question about installing new carpet on the deck of my pontoon boat.

I have been a tile setter for 40 years so I should know the answer but, obviously, I'm not sure. I haven't done much carpet.

So.....the deck is plywood and it's in great shape. Deal is, I can NOT get the old carpet up! Should I just lay the new marine carpet with Roberts outdoor carpet adhesive? Will it stick to the old carpet?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer and Happy Friday!!

 

[havasu]

Don't do that. it would be a mess. The "under" carpet would remain soggy and would never bite properly. Take your time, use a razor blade with acetone or similar "glue eater" to remove the old carpet first.

 

[Nick]

When i removed the cpt from the cabin on my boat, I had to pull it up with pliers . A inch at a time .

 

[havasu]

I've done a few pontoon re-carpets, and I found the hardest areas were under the traffic paths. The other areas were pretty easy to remove.

 

[bmcduffy]

Thanks everyone for your input. You all are telling me what I already knew. There is no easy way if I want to do it right. Guess I'll head out with my floor scraper.