How to glue foam rubber

In the repair of upholstered furniture often have to deal with artificial materials, such as foam rubber. The foam is well treated, well cut, it is practical and versatile. There are some features of gluing the foam to different surfaces (fabric, leather, etc.). For qualitative connection of the foam with other materials it is important to observe the correct technique for gluing.

You will need

• glue "rapid 100", BF-6, "88", "88-N";
• - iron
• - clean rag.

Instruction

1. For gluing foam use contact adhesives on neoprene, polyurethane or styrene-butadiene basis. These types of adhesives originally used in the wood processing and footwear industry, and then found wide application in the manufacture of upholstered furniture.
2. Please note that more modern, though not the cheapest compositions for gluing foam are non-combustible base. Also apply waterborne adhesives that are virtually harmless to humans and the environment.
3. One of the special glues used in the manufacture of upholstered furniture and gluing foam parts, is part of the "rapid 100". The composition of flammable solvents, so it is safe in the fire relation. Use this adhesive if the main criterion for the finished product is a soft glue line.
4. Prepare the parts and apply glue to the surfaces to be glued, using a special spray gun. The second method of applying the adhesive involves the use of a soft brush or rollers, but this increases glue consumption. For two-sided application of the adhesive composition of the optimal consumption is not more than 70 g/sq. m. the open Time of adhesive applied ranges from 20 to 45 minutes.
5. Applying adhesive rapid-100", keep in mind that it provides a very fast pin setting. A few seconds after applying the adhesive ensures a strong connection, to the point that when you try to break the product, it breaks on the glue and foam. But the ability to grasp the glue keeps within half an hour after application and even more.
6. Use for gluing foam to various types of tissue adhesive BF-6, "88" and "88-N. Foam and fabric in this pre-dampen with water and apply the glue BF-6. In a few minutes on the surface of the foam and fabric will appear sticky film. This film will air dry in about 10 minutes, until it no longer sticks to dry hands. Then apply to both surfaces a second coat, and after 5 minutes connect the bonding part. The junction of the iron warm iron through a damp cloth.
7. When using the brands of "88" and "88-N on the surface, apply one layer of glue, press parts and smooth out using a dry cloth.