Gelcoat Anchoring
This is a similar usage case to Anchoring_Cement_Application, however, in this case, instead of using a dedicated anchoring product for this, we are simply using excess gelcoat. Polyester resin is a strong enough adhesive for small jobs, and in this scenario, the goal is to get pegboard on a concrete wall. Since this is a low weight, non critical application (i.e. the weight of pegboard with tools is minimal, and this is indoors), we can get away with using any leftover gelcoat or polyester resin.
This is a good use of leftover resin.
Items Needed
- Extra Resin or Gelcoat
- Catalyst
- Mixing Cup
- Popsicle Stick
- Syringe
- Rags
- Acetone
For this type of application, you will want to use a syringe that has an opening large enough to work with the relatively viscous gelcoat or resin. Using Catalyst_Measuring_Syringes might not work, as catalyst is thinner. You may try cutting a thinner syringe near the end with a pair of pliers. For a small job, it should suffice.
For this tutorial, we will assume you have already drilled the necessary holes in the wall.
Steps
- When working with a syringe and resin, you will find that it tends to spill down the wall. You will make a bit of a mess. Therefore, start by putting some rags down on the floor.
- Note that even with rags, this process will be messy, and likely the wall will get some resin on it. Acetone can be used to cleanup afterwards, but it's not perfect. You wouldn't want to do this on an important wall, without proper prep. That may involve covering off any areas you don't want to get resin on. Or, you might paint over the resin after. For this example, I am not concerned as much with the gelcoat as it is going to be covered up. Please see the photo below.
- If you are putting bolts on the wall, you probably want to cover them with tape to avoid getting resin in the threads (or you can use a wire wheel afterwards)
