How Do You Glue Carpet To PVC Pipe?
PVC pipe and carpet are both available in a wide range of sizes and styles. Joining the two in a craft project requires a strong glue that doesn’t have to be applied with a heavy hand that would ruin the nap of the carpeting or melt the PVC. Making a cat scratching post or accenting any other PVC craft project with carpet converts PVC’s smooth texture in to a textural accent piece that’s still light and easy to move, if you use the right glue. Lightly sand the PVC pipe with a sheet of 180 grit sandpaper. Roughening the smooth surface will give the glue a better surface to grip. Cut the carpet, with a carpet or utility knife, to fit the pipe with no overlap. Lay the carpet on a hard flat surface that won’t be damaged by the knife and use a yard stick to guide your cut and keep it straight. Draw a straight line on the pipe’s length with a permanent marker to use as a guide while applying the carpet. Apply a light coat of multipurpose polyurethane adhesive to the PVC pipe. You can find th
