Gluing Plastic Sheet To Wall

Clean the surface of the plastic to remove any grime and dirt using dish detergent and warm water.

Gluing plastic sheet to wall.

The glue should be applied with a sprayer paint roller or brush. Plastic adhesives release strong fumes while a small gluing job is low risk breathing these fumes for a long time can cause lightheadedness headaches and other complications. Before working with any kind of plastic be sure to put safety first. When gluing plastics together always work in a well ventilated area.

Apply a small amount of polishing compound to the plastic according to the label directions. Start along the top edge with a thick bead of adhesive and work downwards. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the polishing compound to set. Start at the top of the wall and work over then down both pressing pulling and smoothing as you go.

Apply the adhesive in short zigzags or waves. Hold plastic sheeting up to the wall and press into place when properly positioned. Apply construction adhesive to the wall. Rub the compound onto the surface of the plastic a circular motion.

Usually there should be two coats applied before sticking the mica because drywall is somewhat porous. Place the first sheet against the back wall of the shower and set a level on top. Hold the plastic up over the wall you want to cover and use a utility knife to cut around extrusion such as windows and pipes.