Replacing Bunk Carpet - glue or no glue?

[obd666]

have read through many of the bunk carpet threads and could not find a consensus. to those that have changed out their bunk carpet, did you use an adhesive of some kind or just the staples? i'm about to redo my trailer bunks and want to get it right the first time.

was thinking it probably doesn't need it, and would not make it more difficult to get it off the next time? thanks for the input

[Skidave]

No glue. Only stainless steel staples. I have performed this on 2 of my trailers.

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[Tom_H]

Either glue plus staples or just staples is fine. On my current bunks, one has adhesive and one just staples (ran out of adhesive), and there's no difference after 2 years of use. As far as getting the carpet off in the future, I would just recommend replacing the wood anytime you need to do carpet (just my 2 cents), so getting carpet off is not a consideration for me. Although I've known some people to just add another layer of carpet over the existing carpet if the bunk is solid.

[ScooterMcgavin]

I agree.... no glue needed

[96SNEFI]

For the thicker folder-over spots and even just several along the length, I used roofing nails. Also staples. No glue. I hate glue.

[Infinity]

Carpet works of course....this is what I was considering re-doing my bunks with when I need to replace. Benefit is they hold no water, so no chance of the blistering, etc.
More expensive of course, but if you plan to keep you....you also wont ever have to replace them again!

http://gatorbak.com/gb350-bunk-cover/

[Tom_H]

Carpet works of course....this is what I was considering re-doing my bunks with when I need to replace. Benefit is they hold no water, so no chance of the blistering, etc.
More expensive of course, but if you plan to keep you....you also wont ever have to replace them again!

http://gatorbak.com/gb350-bunk-cover/

Has anyone actually ever gotten gel coat blisters from their trailer bunks? Yea, the carpet will hold water, but mine are generally dry in a day or so. Usually, you need to have the boat in the water for weeks before you'd see blistering.