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Fastening plastic end cap
We had a conservatory refurbished and the window sills were replaced
with plastic coated MDF. The cut ends had plastic moulding glued over them to cover the bare MDF. Needless to say, the silicone sealant that was used to stick them turns out to be non-sticky as far as plastic is concerned and the covers fall off as soon as you look at them. What would you suggest to fasten them instead ? The plastic looks and feels as though it might be ABS, but doesn't carry any markings. One obvious option would be to screw them on, but it would be neater to glue them if there is a way that would keep them stuck on. |
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In article .com,
Roly wrote: We had a conservatory refurbished and the window sills were replaced with plastic coated MDF. The cut ends had plastic moulding glued over them to cover the bare MDF. Needless to say, the silicone sealant that was used to stick them turns out to be non-sticky as far as plastic is concerned and the covers fall off as soon as you look at them. What would you suggest to fasten them instead ? The plastic looks and feels as though it might be ABS, but doesn't carry any markings. One obvious option would be to screw them on, but it would be neater to glue them if there is a way that would keep them stuck on. If it's MDF to MDF, then a waterproof wood glue. If PVC to PVC, solvent weld glue for PVC drainpipes should do. -- *Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote: If it's MDF to MDF, then a waterproof wood glue. If PVC to PVC, solvent weld glue for PVC drainpipes should do. The problem is that what's needed is a suitable glue to stick the plastic ( which looks a bit like ABS ) to the sawn end of the MDF. My only thoughts have been screws or self-adhesive Velcro on the plastic and the wood, but I'm not totally sold on either. Just wondering if there's anybody who's solved the problem. |
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Paul Barker -
Silicone sealant was what was first used by the contractors and didn't work. I'll try contact adhesive next. That sounds plausible. |
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