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David and Danette ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1223 |
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I replaced the counter top in our r-pod 171 and our forest river Vibe with plywood the mdf that forest river uses doesn't work well if it gets wet. When I replaced the sink in our Gulfstream Vista cruiser I was happy to discover Gulfstream used plywood something more RV manufacturers should do.
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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Edmonton might be a little nippy for you this time of year...
I agree with GlueGuy, if the partical board has gotten wet it will need to be replaced, there is no getting things to stick to that stuff if it's been damaged and is swollen. If a trip to Edmonton is not an option then maybe try a local shop that does laminate kitchen countertops. It shouldn't seem like a big job at all to those guys. An RV shop will charge you an arm and half a leg. But sure to have them use plywood and not more crappy particle board. It will inevitably get wet and swell again. |
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David and Danette ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1223 |
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EchoGale you could park in marwayne's driveway with your camper that would be like living next door.
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2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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marwayne ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1003 |
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Well, if you lived next door to me, I might consider it.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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GlueGuy ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2705 |
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If it's just the laminate that's lifted off the substrate I agree. However, if the particle board underneath is frangible, then the primary thing is to get the particle board back together. I guess it's a judgement call.
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EchoGale ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 469 |
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I love it. But I don't have those skills. You volunteering? :)
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marwayne ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1003 |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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EchoGale ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 469 |
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Thanks for the help
--Julie
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
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For laminate, contact cement is the proper glue to use. For repair of damaged spots though, that is much more difficult. When I worked at place that did a lot of laminates, contact cement was what was used. Brush it on, let it dry, then bond using the suggestions by Colt to use spacers to keep the parts apart until the contact cement dries to the right stage for bonding. The can will tell you how to use it. With contact cement, clamping is generally not needed once it is bonded. Just pressure with a good roller to make sure the laminate has made the best contact possible and all air bubbles are moved out.
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GlueGuy ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2705 |
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Don't use Elmer's. Use something like Titebond III or Titebond Ultimate. This glue is stronger than wood, and the ultimate version is even water proof.
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