Gluing Plastic Sheets

Using white school glue.

Gluing plastic sheets.

Gluing together acrylic sheeting is a completely different process than traditional gluing methods. There are a couple different types of. Consider simple white pva school glue for gluing paper to plastic foam. Apply a small amount of polishing compound to the plastic according to the label directions.

Set up your workspace. Before gluing your acrylic ensure it s in proper shape. Wipe away any excess adhesive using a paper towel. Clean the surface of the plastic to remove any grime and dirt using dish detergent and warm water.

Make sure there s no bumps chips or. Rub the compound onto the surface of the plastic a circular motion. Position the two pieces you want to attach on top of one another and hold them in position with tape pliers or glue clamps. First make sure that your workspace meets the basic safety guidelines outlined in the last.

Whether you want to glue paper to plastic sheets or plastic foam there are options for a secure result. Using the brush provided in the cap of the bottle apply the pvc adhesive replacing the cap immediately. This is because in order to properly connect acrylic sheeting the adhesive solvent needs to be placed along the joints to ensure a durable finish. Or turn to a quick drying two part resin epoxy for holding thicker paper and plastic sheets together.

Plastic sheeting is notoriously hard to join tape is messy and glue won t stick. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the polishing compound to set.