Don’t just reach for any craft adhesive when gluing fabric to wood. We’ll help you avoid disaster and achieve perfect results by using spray adhesive.
Adding fabric to a piece of wood, like a dresser drawer, adds a fun textured look to furniture. But most liquid glues will seep through fabric, leaving an obvious glue stain and ruining the project. Liquid glue is difficult to apply and has the tendency to pool. Uneven coverage leads to glue bubbles and wrinkling of the fabric.
For the best results on any fabric to wood project, it’s best to go with a spray adhesive like Loctite 100 General Purpose Spray. It dries clear, won’t bleed, curl or wrinkle fabric and can be used on a variety of different materials.
Before you start gluing, cut the piece of fabric to the desired size
Before you get started, gather your supplies. The beauty of using spray adhesive is that the only supplies you need are the adhesive, the items you’re gluing and a pair of scissors (or straight razor) to cut away excess fabric.
Here’s how to attach fabric to wood with spray adhesive.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- Clean and dry surfaces.
- Shake the can 10-12 times.
- Hold the can vertically and spray while moving the can across the surface of the wood. Hold the can 8-10 inches away from the wood surface while spraying.
- Apply a light even coat on the entire surface.
- Attach fabric onto the wood, smooth the surface with your hand.
- Readjust if needed by lifting the fabric up from the corner.
- Clean up the can by flipping it right side up and spraying for 2 seconds or until the spray is free of adhesive. Clean the nozzle with turpentine or mineral spirits.
- Cut excess fabric away after the adhesive has cured.
Using Loctite Spray Adhesives will give you the best results – without bubbles and wrinkles in the fabric
For a stronger, more immediate bond spray both the wood and fabric with adhesive. Leave to dry for 1-10 minutes, then fix the fabric to the wood.