Sticking laminate worktop upstand?

[meccarroll]

Hi all got some laminate worktops to fix then some laminate upstands to. As I have not had the privilege of installing laminate upstands before I wonder what method people have used to successfully hold the upstands in place. I'm thinking maybe use Sticks Like Sh.t. What have you used?

 

[Distinterior]

I recently had a need to stick some large vertical panels on a couple of walls and used a Fix All type adhesive from Screwfix for the job.
A really good, solid fixing with a reasonable open time, so I would recommend it.

 

[Bingy man]

I use soudal fix all , it’s overpaintable and it just needs a firm press to activate it . If the wall is not flat you may need to support the upstand with something heavy up against it. It’s also available in different strengths..

 

[Doug B]

I use sticks like sh.t mainly because it the cheapest of the ms polymer adhesives that I can buy but there are lots out there stixall is another one that’s not been mentioned

 

[meccarroll]

Thank you for the replys chaps, sounds like a polymer adhisive is coming up as a regular so will try that.

 

[TheUnicorn]

I'd look at youtube, there are severall, somewhat methodical, comparison videos for grab adhesives, the only slight drawback is not everything is available in the uk

 

[HOJ]

I just use the stick's like stuff, but I don't 'stick' around long enough in case it doesn't..

 

[Bingy man]

Thank you for the replys chaps, sounds like a polymer adhisive is coming up as a regular so will try that.

Just make sure the surface you are applying the upstand to is free from dust or chalky paint , a good tilers primer will give the adhesive something to adhere to if this is the case .

 

[Bob Chapman]

Just curious but is sh-t all that sticky really? I mean, would you use it as an adhesive? Just asking…

 

[Doug B]

Just curious but is sh-t all that sticky really? I mean, would you use it as an adhesive? Just asking…

Well the old saying is “sticks like sh.t to a blanket” so whilst I wouldn’t want to use it as an adhesive it can in some instances adhere quite well to some materials

Also thinking back to when my lads were babies I’d much rather clean up PVA than what they produced on a regular basis

 

[Bob Chapman]

Ah... yes, Doug B, I think you have a point.

 

[MorrisWoodman12]

Hmmm! But it more or less loses its adhesive properties when it dries out.