I use an EZ up for one day shows. I do have a “real” canopy, but the EZ Up saves me an hour of set up time, which is worth it for a one day show.
The Velcro loop tape has come off on one of the top corner posts. I have tried several things to re-glue it, none has lasted for even one use. I even tried Liquid Nails: which adhered well to the metal, but sheared right off the backing of the Velcro. I think the problem is that whatever works well for the metal does not have the ability to soak into the Velcro. I did use screws too, like way the original strip is attached: but the Velcro ripped away from the screws. I know I can use a clamp: but I’d prefer it if the Velcro worked.
Has anyone found anything that works? Thanks!
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We sell the Velcro that we use on our GalleryPouch bubble bags by itself in 6 ft strips:
http://www.framedestination.com/velcro/6ft_white_velcro_hook_&_...
Although it adheres to metal, we have not done serious testing, since we use it for plastic, however, it is a special high temp acrylic adhesive. We switched to after we discovered the standard adhesive failing in the Texas heat at an artshow.
Have you tried the velcro strips from Lowe's? Those have the sticky back on them and the adhesive is pretty tenacious. I used the stuff to put on the back of credit card terminals, 12V outlet strips, and other gadgets that I can slap on the back of the Propanels behind the booth for an easy hang up. It's a pain in the rear to peel that stuff off, so it should work well for the corners of the EZ-Up. As an aside, I've been considering those squares to put on the back corners of frames so I don't have to chew up my fingertips shoving curtain hooks in the carpet.
Oh, wow, no, I have not. I was just trying Velcro from the fabric store, which of course has no adhesive. This sounds much better! I definitely need something with commercial strength. (I just got off the phone with EZ Up. They could tell me nothing! )
Can you tell me what department this Velcro is to be found? Does it say anything special on the package to help me to identify it, like “Industrial” or something? Thanks, Robert!
I would have thought adhesive backed Velcro would have been the first thing you tried. Oh well.
If what Robert suggested doesn't work. I'd add super glue to the adhesive and use a file to rough up the metal it has to adhere to.
Larry Berman
Larry, I recall trying a form of adhesive backed, back when the strip first came off. But it was not industrial strength and came right off. That’s why I focused on glues. I’ll try the one that Robert suggested. At least if it is manufactured with the adhesive, I assume it will not come off the fabric portion. I have had no problem getting adhesion to the metal: just the fabric! I’m guessing this product is similar to what the manufacturer originally used.
Now I just need to scrape the dried up Liquid Nails off the frame!
The Lowe's next to me has it at the end of one of the aisles, I think around the electrical department. Easiest thing to do is just stop at the service desk and ask them where it is rather than walking all over the store.
There are a couple of types out there. One is in matching pads, maybe 3/4 inch by one inch, more or less. The other is in long rolls that you cut to length. More expensive but it's in wider lengths and probably more suited to what you want, and you'll find all sorts of uses for it :-)
They carry all sorts of industrial Velcro products. I mentioned the double backed strip with the loops on one side and the hooks on the other, and it comes in long lengths that you can cut to length whatever you need. They also have shorter sections that are useful for bundling cables and pipes.
The double strip of matching hook and loop on one side with the sticky pads on it, I used the hook side and stuck that around my 2x4 foot folding table so I could attach a pleated skirt all the way around it. The loop part I just tossed. Have fun, there's all sorts of goodies to be found at Lowes and Home Depot :-)
Thanks, Robert! You have saved me a lot of aggravation. I called and they have it.