Gluing Plastic Sheets

Consider simple white pva school glue for gluing paper to plastic foam.

Gluing plastic sheets.

Plastic sheeting is notoriously hard to join tape is messy and glue won t stick. 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. Make sure there s no bumps chips or. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the polishing compound to set.

Gluing together acrylic sheeting is a completely different process than traditional gluing methods. Apply a small amount of polishing compound to the plastic according to the label directions. Position the two pieces you want to attach on top of one another and hold them in position with tape pliers or glue clamps. Or turn to a quick drying two part resin epoxy for holding thicker paper and plastic sheets together.

Next lightly sand the sheets with fine grain 150 grit sandpaper. Rub the compound onto the surface of the plastic a circular motion. Before gluing your acrylic ensure it s in proper shape. There are a couple different types of.

Using white school glue. Clean the surface of the plastic to remove any grime and dirt using dish detergent and warm water. Wipe away any excess adhesive using a paper towel. Set up your workspace.

Whether you want to glue paper to plastic sheets or plastic foam there are options for a secure result. Rob shows a clip of plastic laminating where heat fuses plastic to paper.