judithfa Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hello, In my non-ending search for the "best" way, I have been using lining paper (sometimes) on the walls to make a smooth wall (or ceiling), and then paint it or leave it white. I glue the lining paper with either YES glue or wallpaper paste. I am now thinking of trying Bristol board. What do I use to glue it to the wall? Do I paint it before or AFTER I glue it to the wall? I need a non-spray adhesive. Thanks a bunch, B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Judith, Seal your wall with something and I would think good ol' regular Elmer's would do the trick. You could paint or paper it before or after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperDoll Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I mounted many, many sheets of Bristol board onto illustration boards in art school and plain old white glue works fine. For smaller pieces, I'd usually use glue sticks to minimize mess, but I think white glue works better as long as you don't use too much. (Spread it on thinly, with a small paintbrush, for even application.) Plywood has lots of nooks and crannies for glue to seep into, so it should bond pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I mounted many, many sheets of Bristol board onto illustration boards in art school and plain old white glue works fine. For smaller pieces, I'd usually use glue sticks to minimize mess, but I think white glue works better as long as you don't use too much. (Spread it on thinly, with a small paintbrush, for even application.) Plywood has lots of nooks and crannies for glue to seep into, so it should bond pretty well. I found that the thin layer of glue dried up to quickly or maybe I just moved too slowly? Would you recommend watering the glue down a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperDoll Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I was usually gluing smaller pieces, and the thinner the glue was spread the faster it dried, so maybe try a little more glue and see how it goes. Especially if you're gluing anything larger than 8.5x11! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I was usually gluing smaller pieces, and the thinner the glue was spread the faster it dried, so maybe try a little more glue and see how it goes. Especially if you're gluing anything larger than 8.5x11! Thanks Anna, yes 22" x 30" sheets. I tried spray-on contact cement but it gets expense & the fumes are unbearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooder85 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Mod podge should do it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 If you already have the Yes glue, try that. Large foam brush and work a bit fast. The bristol board will not buckle with Yes. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 How thick is your bristol board? If you seal it first, what about using contact/ rubber cement? That way you want both surfaces dry before you put them together, and sealing the bristol board might keep the solvent in the cement from discoloring it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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