Place an s shaped line of glue down the back of the object you want to glue to the melamine.
Glue vinyl to mdf.
Apply a thin layer of polyvinyl acetate or polyurethane based glue to the areas that you want to glue.
Here is a video showing the process of gluing mdf with pva glue in detail.
Scrape away dried cement from the mdf core.
Allow this glue to dry until it s only slightly sticky.
Apply the glue to both surfaces using a brush or paint roller.
If the wood is very porous use two coats to ensure the glue fills in all holes.
You can make your own pva glue size for sealing mdf sheets by mixing 1 part pva glue commercially available white or yellow varieties with 10 parts water.
Hi walt i have some experience with this process and found the best one is applying white glue pva glue with a medium size foam painting roll you can find them at in home paint shop in the mdf panel if needed you may dilute the glue with 5 tap water so the glue distributes evenly.
Pull the thermofoil layer back.
This is called pre gluing and will prevent the mdf from swelling due to the moisture in the glue.
I have titebond iii as well but have not used that as much.
Step 6 place the object on the melamine and hold in place until the glue sets.
Have a helper hold the peeling thermofoil away from the mdf.
As a vinyl cement this is a very heavy duty formula that creates an intense robust bond that can handle a lot of wear and tear.
The glue must be suitable for gluing surfaces such as melamine vinyl and laminate.
Both are super strong once cured.
I work with spray adhesive all the time.
This hh 66 vinyl cement glue is a great industrial strength option that will lock any vinyl material in place permanently.
What is the best glue to use for mdf.
This is one of the best glues for vinyl flooring especially for gluing vinyl flooring to wood.
Be careful not to pull too far or at an acute angle since old thermofoil can snap off or crack.
I will second the vote for gorilla glue or equivalent poly glue.
Allow the glue to dry for 30 minutes before pressing the vinyl and wood together.
So this glue is great to use on mdf board with its activator your work will be done smoothly.
Im in the upholstery business.