390 Premium Marine Carpet Adhesive

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Q: How do you recommend to apply the adhesive?

Asked by: Dale - 10/23/2020

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Q: Is there something we can do to use it on pressure treated plywood? Should we paint it first or can it just not be used? In which case what should we use to glue marine carpeting on?

Asked by: Susan - 2/7/2021

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Q: What about marine grade plywood, can I use that glue with the marideck vinyl flooring?

Asked by: Jean Menard - 3/7/2021

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Q: Hi, you already suggest me to use this product to fix Compass HB Marine Flooring on my pontoon deck. I see in the description that it is Not for use on pressure treated wood?? I suspect that it is the case for m'y pontoon. Can It be a problem? How can I know if my pontoon platform is pressure treated wood? If it is the case, should I use another product? Thanks

Asked by: SIMON - 3/27/2020

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Q: Do you have stock of this glue in the winter?

Asked by: Alex - 12/16/2021

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Q: When gluing down Marideck Vinyl flooring, is this applied only to the flooring substrate or is it like contact cement requiring application to both the flooring and the vinyl backing felt?

Asked by: Shaan - 4/29/2025

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Q: Will this work when my marine grade plywood has been sealed with minwax spar urethane

Asked by: Alex - 5/9/2025

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Q: Will this work for gluing carpet to aluminum?

Asked by: Sarah - 7/21/2025

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Q: Hi there, Is this adhesive approved for adhering marine carpet to aluminum decks and storage lids? Thanks Joe

Asked by: Joe - 9/5/2025

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Q: Is this adhesive suitable for marine carpet without a rubber backing? Will this adhesive adhere to unfinished fiberglass and marine grade plywood?

Asked by: Sarah - 9/15/2025

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Hi Dale

Use a 1/8x1/8"x1/8" V notched trowel that can be purchased at any hardware store to spread the glue on the floor and then lay the carpet down. If you have a roller, use it to spread the glue between the floor and the carpet. If you do not have a roller use a 2" x 6" piece of lumber and tap the carpet to spread the glue between the floor and carpet. The tub of glue also comes with complete instructions on how to apply the adhesive.

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Hi Susan

The problem with pressure treated plywood is the treatment leaves an oily film on the plywood which does not allow the glue to adhere . We do not have or know of a glue that would work with pressure treated wood. If you do find a paint which would stick and not flake from the plywood, 390 adhesive will stick to the paint.

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A: Hi Jean

Yes you can use this glue with Marideck and marine grade plywood.

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Answer provided by: Andy Perth (3/7/2021)

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A: Hi Alex

We have lots of stock over the Winter.

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Answer provided by: Jari Vartiainen (12/16/2021)

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A: When applying 390 Premium Marine Carpet Adhesive (AAT-390), you only need to apply the adhesive to the surface you're attaching the carpet to.

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Answer provided by: Sales (4/30/2025)

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I would avoid using it if the Plywood has been sealed with Minwax because 390 Marine Carpet Adhesive is a water-based adhesive. Water-based adhesives typically don’t bond well to non-porous, sealed surfaces, especially those treated with oil-based urethanes like Minwax Spar Urethane.

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Yes, 390 Premium Marine Carpet Adhesive can be used on aluminum, but with important considerations:
- The aluminum surface is clean, dry, and free from grease, oxidation, or any coating.
-Aluminum is non-porous, so adhesion may not be as strong as with wood or fiberglass. Surface scuffing (light sanding) is recommended to improve grip.

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Yes, 390 Premium Marine Adhesive can be used on aluminum decks and storage lids. It’s designed as a flexible, high-strength polyurethane adhesive/sealant for marine applications, and it bonds well to metals (including aluminum), fiberglass, wood, and many plastics.

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It works best with rubber-backed and woven-backed marine carpets, since the adhesive can lock into the textured surface.

If your carpet does not have a rubber backing (for example, if it’s a felt, urethane, or foam type), adhesion may be weaker. In those cases, the manufacturer usually recommends testing a small section first.

Yes, 390 is formulated to bond to fiberglass decks. Surface prep is key: clean, dry, and sand lightly to remove wax or gloss so the adhesive can grip.

Yes, it bonds well to marine plywood, provided the wood is clean, smooth, and dry.

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