"Dee" wrote in
:

Thanks Rod, yes, I think the secret is in the adhesive.
Also in getting a very neat edge cut where it butts against the wooden
edge trim.
I'll keep searching!!

No idea how good this advice is:

http://www.antiquerestorationlondon.co.uk/pages/articles.htm

- but it is back to uk.d-i-y's favourite PVA!

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Rod