Glue Speed cloth to foam? (1 Viewer)

[DiamondBuilt]

I'm putting together a simple table. I made one almost 10 years ago and can't remember if I used the spray adhesive between the foam and the speed cloth. I can't seem to find the answer or any discussion on it. Thanks in advanced!

 

[Shaggy]

Just a light amount... a mist if you will. There is a video floating around where TChan demonstrates.

 

[bsdunbar1]

I do this the same with Speed Cloth & with Tony's cloths.

 

[Darson]

I didn't glue the cloth to the foam - once it's stuck there's no way to get out wrinkles etc. For a home build, I'd rather have the flexibility of being able to re-tighten while building than have it stuck, screw up and then have to rip it off and start again because I messed up. Tony is a pro, I'm not!

 

[binisha]

I didn't glue mine either. Thought it would be easier for me to replace/tighten if I didn't (or you know, fix my screw up if i screwed up).

 

[DiamondBuilt]

Good point! I watched video and I can comfortably say I don't have skills like that dude. It also looks like he has a bunch of swag when putting the cloth on too, which I also lack. Sounds like I might be safer without the adhesive, haha.

 

[Irishfan63]

I didnt use adhesive on my home build, just remove 6 screws and apply new speed cloth and back in business.

 

[bsdunbar1]

If you have a betting line a light haze of glue keeps the betting line perfectly straight while you staple the perimeter.

 

[DoubleEagle]

I have done both and the light haze method is far superior. It keeps the felt flat on the table. I used to stretch and staple but it always made unsightly waves in a few places.

If you need to re-felt, it will easily pull off without damaging the foam. Look here and here.

 

[Sprouty]

I used a light duty spray on my first build and it came out fine. I used a decent amount of spray too.

 

[DiamondBuilt]

What kind of spray are you folks using? It looks like the 3M 77 one is the one to go with

 

[Undream]

I followed Chanman's video and the results were pretty awesome. If you're fairly confident in your abilities, I suggest using the adhesive.

 

[Irishfan63]

What kind of spray are you folks using? It looks like the 3M 77 one is the one to go with

^^^^

 

[abby99]

I recently changed the speedcloth on my table without using adhesive. It's nice and tight, and straight. I didn't need to change the foam.

If I can do that, anyone can.

 

[Sprouty]

I used this, no idea how it will hold up in the long run.

 

[k9dr]

On a somewhat related question, I have this 1/4 HD foam from YAT:

Which side faces up, or does it matter ?

 

[K ALL IN 9]

On a somewhat related question, I have this 1/4 HD foam from YAT:

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Which side faces up, or does it matter ?

I have the same foam. I went gray side up and lightly glued the felt to the foam. If you ever have to replace the felt you it shouldn't take chunks of the foam out leaving you with divots