I recently bought to nylon tarps " Walmart find" that are 5x7 I'm wanting to combined the to make a 10 x7 what is a good adhesive to achieve this. I would ideally like to shew sew them together just don't have the means. Any help would be appreciated.
There really isn't a good adhesive on the market for PU-coated nylon tarps (which are the Outdoor Research ones I'm assuming you're talking about)--at least, not one that I'm aware of that'll hold up to the stresses of being tarp ridgeline.
A needle and thread can do it for really cheap, assuming you have the time. Otherwise, it may be worth seeking out a local sewing shop (many of 'em are considered "clothing repair" shops) or shoe repair shop. See what they'd charge you to sew the two tarps together with a flat-felled seam (and, while you're at it, see if they'll sew on tie-outs at the same time: the grommets on that tarp won't last very long under stress).
Hope it helps!
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Thanks bro
You may even get an offer for someone here to sew it for you for the cost of shipping.
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I've got one of these that I toss in my pack for use as a quick shelter or groundcloth under my hammock. I've used it as a beach tarp, but be wary of the corner pullouts. So far I've ripped 2 out from windgusts. Reinforcement is highly recommended.
I have had good results bonding outdoor fabrics with Lexell (made by Sashco) but I have not tried bonding tarps in the manner you describe.
Lexell will bond almost any material, wet or dry, and does not freeze. In terms of strength & adhesion it is head and shoulders above GE Silicone II.
In any event I would prefer a stress seam to be stitched & sealed.
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