Boat trailer bunks
Feb 9, 2021 13:29:47 #
I am replacing the bunks on my boat trailer and I already painted the wood. Has anyone had experience gluing carpet to painted wood and what adhesive did you use and how successful were you.
Thanks Steve
Thanks Steve
Feb 9, 2021 13:38:58 #
Used a staple gun,folded the carpet over and stapled it on the back side,with long staples,worked good!
Feb 9, 2021 13:41:26 #
I did the same with pressure treated 2x6. It has held up just fine going on 5 years now.
Feb 9, 2021 14:00:18 #
I use Stainless Steel Screws with SS finishing washers. Never tried glue.
Feb 9, 2021 14:04:30 #
Feb 9, 2021 14:42:39 #
basserman wrote:
I am replacing the bunks on my boat trailer and I already painted the wood. Has anyone had experience gluing carpet to painted wood and what adhesive did you use and how successful were you.
Thanks Steve
Thanks Steve
Hey BM. I also did mine with a staple gun. That's how they came from the factory.
I suppose you could also use some glue, but the staples work just fine without glue.
Feb 9, 2021 15:34:11 #
Why use glue? Use a staple gun and you don't ever have to worry about it coming lose. Just Sayin...RJS
Feb 9, 2021 17:46:42 #
basserman wrote:
I am replacing the bunks on my boat trailer and I already painted the wood. Has anyone had experience gluing carpet to painted wood and what adhesive did you use and how successful were you.
Thanks Steve
Thanks Steve
You can get stainless steel staples,and also ones made from Monel. That's what I used on my Saltwater boat.
Feb 9, 2021 22:40:10 #
You can probably rent a staple gun from a hardware store. There not cheap. And something you won't use alot. I bought one to redo my brothers boat trailer bunks, and have done trailers for friends. There talking bigger than normal Staples. And it doesn't hurt a thing to use glue and Staples. But if only one,go with Staples.
Feb 10, 2021 02:20:33 #
Get Stainless. Staples if using Carriage bolts use stainless. I have seen many bunk trailers with no carpet so you can keep a better eye on the 2x6 or whatever the bunk is. If it is rotten inside carpet YOU may never know until it pokes a hole in boat. Nobody wants a bunk that is bunk. :)
Feb 10, 2021 02:22:03 #
Carpet is supposed to be Bear by the fireplace if you ask me. To relax on after a good day of fishing.
Feb 10, 2021 07:06:38 #
Jeremy wrote:
Carpet is supposed to be Bear by the fireplace if you ask me. To relax on after a good day of fishing.
The Mermaid belongs on the Bear rug!! 🧜♀️
Feb 10, 2021 08:06:10 #
1old timer wrote:
Used a staple gun,folded the carpet over and stapled it on the back side,with long staples,worked good!
It you decide to go the staple way, make certain that the staples you use are “Stainless Steel” .
Feb 10, 2021 09:25:26 #
bpicinc
Loc: Zwolle, LA. Toledo Bend
I use treated lumber, carpet glue and stainless staples and stainless hex head screws to fasten the bunks
Feb 10, 2021 10:44:25 #
Fredfish wrote:
You can get stainless steel staples,and also ones made from Monel. That's what I used on my Saltwater boat.
Fred.... that's mighty fine advice. Saved me from giving it and once again proved great minds think alike! 😁😁😁
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