How can I attach a none slip rubber mat to a tub liner
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at 20:19
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Member - Boo Boo (NSW)
G'day all
I have a hard plastic tub liner in my Colorado. Unfortunately
the tub liner is as slipper as grease.
I have bought a none slip mat and would like to secure it to
the tub liner.
Should I use self tapers or silicone, or is there another way?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at 21:51
Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at 21:51
Tub liners are made from Polyethylene.
It is a bit like gluing something to a candle.
Essentially, nothing will stick to this stuff with any life certainty. It is specifically excluded by Sikaflex.
I would consider hot air welding some reinforcement patches to
the tub and then using mechanical fasteners to them.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome
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Reply By: Ron N - Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at 22:38
Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at 22:38
Boob Boo - A good quality Silastic will probably suffice for all intents and purposes - but if you want a stronger bond, try 3M's Scotch-Weld PR100.
You will need some 3M AC77 primer for the polyethylene to get a proper bond.
This stuff is a cyanoacrylate product and it bonds on contact, so ensure your alignment is correct before positioning.
This adhesive also requires a close tolerance fit to work properly (maximum gap .015mm), whereas Silastic will tolerate large and uneven gaps.
3M Instant Adhesives
Cheers, Ron.
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Follow Up By: Ron N - Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at 22:40
Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at 22:40
P.S. - Have you thought about spraying
the tub liner with a heavy thickness, non-slip paint coating? A marine product could fill the bill nicely.
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Reply By: member - mazcan - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014 at 16:18
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014 at 16:18
hi boo-boo
ive own 3 dual-cabs since 1986 and ive never bothered with tub liners
I have just only ever gone into clark rubber and bought a length of multi-rib rubber matting 1200 wide and length to suit
its tuff and lasts for years doesn't need adhesive and stops things sliding around
take out and wash when need be
also use a piece in 6x4 trailer at times
tub liners get dirt and moister under it and it will eventually cause rust that I have seen as proof and some one else also mentioned
the multi rib matt also stops road noise and drumming into your cab particularly if there is a fibre cab attached to the
well-body the cost will be minor compared to a tub liner
my two bobs worth from personel experience
cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014 at 20:36
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014 at 20:36
Thanks for the replies people
I forgot to mention that the mat is in 2 pieces and based on the info supplied I will leave it as is so that I can take it out and clean it, or I will join the 2pieces together and still leave it loose.
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Reply By: Slow one - Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014 at 20:36
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014 at 20:36
Boo Boo,
my experience with tub liners is very negative. As stated before water gets under the liner by either sweating or ingress and sits. The result is severe rusting.
I have a liner in my tub but I have a canopy and roller draws. I cut the liner out on the bottom under the draws and coated the sides of
the tub with soft seal before reinstalling the modified liner. Another thing is at the front of your tub you may find 2 holes high up on
the tub each side. I suggest you seal these with sikaflex.
In your situation I would remove the liner. Soft seal the front and sides. Cut the liner with a jigsaw so that it only protects those side areas and smooth the cut edges with a cheap deburring tool and reinstall.
Then I would place a removable mat on the bottom of
the tub so you can
check and dry it out if necessary.
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