Cabo2005 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 The kitchen is really coming along and I want to top the back splash with some decorative molding to dress it up a little. Molding is about 1/2" wide and I would like to glue? or otherwise attach it to the formica back splash so it can be removed it need be. Any suggestions for an adhesive would be most welcome. Thanks, Cabo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray gables Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 hot glue gun always works, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Liquid nails sells a special edhesive just for mouldings. You're getting sleepy. ....very sleepy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big popper Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Liquid nails sells a special edhesive just for mouldings. works well strong stuf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabo2005 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Does the nails adhesive set quickly as I see no way to clamp the application. Cabo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchman Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Does the nails adhesive set quickly as I see no way to clamp the application. Cabo Measure the distance from the bottom of the upper cabinets to the top of the trim. Then cut some scraps of lumber about a 1/4" longer and use them to apply pressure to the trim until it dries. Works like a charm Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweatherguy Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 One word "Ductape" Does the nails adhesive set quickly as I see no way to clamp the application. Cabo ]Quote:"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickT Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 caulk it with clear caulk then apply the strips like churchman stated. The caulk will hold it, but you'll still be able to get it off when she decides she don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabo2005 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks for the ideas everyone. Should have used clear but had white on hand. It probably took longer to clean up the residue than the rest of the project took. Next comes the back splash behind the stove. The Princess found some nice kitty tiles at a craft fair that need to go up. I'm thinking hard board, and a nice border attached to the wall. Like I need further reminder of cats. We have two. Cabo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lippen Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Jon, I was gonna bust yer chops about all the crumbs on yer countertop. Then I scrolled down and realized it was spots on my computer screen One thing about the tile backsplash for the stove. If you put up hardiboard first, you're gonna have to trim out the edges between the counter and upper cabinets. Better off just using a good mastic, and tiling right over the sheetrock. Much easier than making tiny trim to cover the 1/2" or 1/4" hardiboard edges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchman Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 One thing about the tile backsplash for the stove. If you put up hardiboard first, you're gonna have to trim out the edges between the counter and upper cabinets. No Problem, just cut little tiley returns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lippen Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 One thing about the tile backsplash for the stove. If you put up hardiboard first, you're gonna have to trim out the edges between the counter and upper cabinets. No Problem, just cut little tiley returns And nail 'em up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchman Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 No Problem, just cut little tiley returns And nail 'em up? Ya, Just remember to pre-drill'em BTW Cabo, It looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickT Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Jon, I was gonna bust yer chops about all the crumbs on yer countertop. Then I scrolled down and realized it was spots on my computer screen One thing about the tile backsplash for the stove. If you put up hardiboard first, you're gonna have to trim out the edges between the counter and upper cabinets. Better off just using a good mastic, and tiling right over the sheetrock. Much easier than making tiny trim to cover the 1/2" or 1/4" hardiboard edges Sometime in the last year or so, or maybe even long then that, the new construction houses we do for one builder doesn't put anything up. If its getting tile backsplash it gets fasten right to the drywall. I only found this out becuase when they came to do a display in our showroom with tile behind the stove they just glued it to the wall, left it dry overnight and grouted the next day. I started asking questions becuase I always though there had to be some type of board for the tile to stick to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabo2005 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 John, Hopefully we can discuss this this weekend. The Princess is pushing this one next. Last night she had the tiles out. "Isn't this so cute." Cabo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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