Weatherstrip question

[planovet]

I'm using an EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer) seal for my weather striping around my doors. It did not come with an adhesive backing. What should I used to attach it to my door frame? Would a double sided tape work or will I have to use an adhesive (glue, epoxy, etc.) to keep it in place. I don't know what is best for sticking an EPDM material to a urethaned wood surface.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[Miriam C.]

I got mine from Grant and it had double sided tape on it. You will want to get a better tape so it stays. I guess you could glue it but that is so much a bother.

[tonyj]

Are you sure there isn't a plastic tape over the adhesive? If not--3M automotive weatherstrip adhesive sold in any auto parts store should do the trick.

[toypusher]

Mark,

I'm thinking double sided tape. But no matter what you use, you may want to consider that you may want or have to remove it someday.

[Arne]

I've never seen that stuff without the double sticky tape installed on it already.

[toypusher]

I've never seen that stuff without the double sticky tape installed on it already.

You can get it in different sizes at the box stores with the stick already on.

[planovet]

I've never seen that stuff without the double sticky tape installed on it already.

I got it at McMaster and it came with a plain back. That was the only way I found for the size I wanted (3/8"x3/8"). There were other sizes that had the adhesive back but not in that size. I thought about using Grant's but it was 1/2" wide and I was looking for a tad smaller.

I'm thinking a double sided tape would be best. If I glued it down it would be a bitch to remove if I ever had to. I guess I need to fine a good quality tape to use. I'm sure I'm going to have to trim it down to get 3/8".

[Boodro]

Ya might try some of that new Gorilla tape. Have not used it or seen it myself, maybe some else out there???