glue for laying track

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have a suggestion on what brand of glue works best for laying track on foam insulation. I have tried adhesive spray which works good for about a month and lets go. Does Elmers work good over the long haul?

Any suggestions would be helpful.


Thanks


Ross

[Anonymous]

Hmm.... a glue that is new "for the hobby" but not a new glue is Dap caulking adhesive. There was an article on the use of this stuff in MR about 6 months or a year ago. I re-read old MR's so sometimes I get confused as to when it was in, but I'm pretty sure as I type this, it was about a year ago. Dap caulking adhesive is available at home depot, etc.

[Anonymous]

Here is the story that Rick is referring to -

http://www.trains.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/004/379dcjrm.asp

It is in pdf format, so you will need the Acrobat Reader (also available via a link on the sotry page).

Andrew

[orsonroy]

Actually, you don't need to specifically use DAP caulk. Any silicone adhesive caulk will work. I've used at least three different brands since starting to use the stuff (whatever I can find that's the cheapest) and it works great! Apply a thin bead along your track centerlines, spread it into a nice thin layer with a trowel, add the track, and hold the track down for about an hour with push pins. You end up with a nice, flexible adhesive joint that works wonders as a sound deadener. The caulk is workable for about 15-20 minutes after the track is applied, so you can shift things around if you need to. I once laid about 75 feet of track in a night using the stuff! (nothing fancy, of course!)

[jjbmish]

The adhesive caulk is what I used and its still holding great after more than 6 months. I'd recommend it.

John

[Anonymous]

OK... I'm a bit confuse...
Silicone caulk (like bathtub caulk - rubbery stuff)
or
Silicone/ latex caulk (used for exterior painted surfaces)

I'm not sure which qualities you guys look for.

I used (on plywood- for a fast & temporary layout for my boys) a few Spots of Gorilla glue (urethane adhesive) which was held in place with lots of weight while setting (it foams up a bit - may require cleanup when d dry). The stuff peels off with tools when you want to remove it.

[Anonymous]

I have been using a grey caulk that is meant to fill holes in concrete. Spread it thinly along the roadbed with a putty knife, lay the track, add ballast and then clamp the whole thing down with pieces of 1x4 for about four hours. You can get the caulk at Home Depot. It clearly says "concrete" on the tube.(available for use with a caulking gun only)
Bryant

[nfmisso]

I like Aleene's Tacky Glue, but there are many many different adhesives that work well for this application.

[snowey]

Elmers glue, Ailleens Tacky Glue (avalible at craft stores), or any white glue will work for laying track on foam. Just make sure you don't use a solvent-based glue (ie-"super glue") as the solvent will ataack the foam. White glue(like Elmers) is water-based, though, so you'll be ok with that.

[ClinchValleySD40]

Most any caulk will work, try to use clear. That way you can see any lines you have put down. I prefer the cheapest ($1.66 a tube) I can find. Works great.

[Anonymous]

I am an Elmer's white glue fan. It is water soluble so if you do not like what you didn after you glued it down, spray it with water and start over again. [:D]

[Anonymous]

While all the above ideas are good and work well I have found hot glue to work just fine on foam. I have been using it for years and it does not come lose. The only thing is to not get it real hot as it will melt the foam.