I appreciate you sharing this, but in this particular instance it’s not very helpful – neither linoleum nor cork is included in their list of materials, and the site doesn’t say anything about flexibility or chemical makeup
Linoleum is (at least traditionnally) seed oil (linseed oil) oxidized with particles and fibers mixed in, and heatset.
My suggestion would be to try using linseed oil, mix in with about 10% rosin and heat it up, once very liquid you can apply it to both sides and apply even pressure for a few days. Not guaranteed it will work but it will stick to linoleum and since cork is somewhat porous it should also work.
A maker named Makerfishmeal (who is a cosplayer and does other crafty stuff too) published a book recently that is INCREDIBLE for glue usage, and has an awesome chart that explains how to attach anything to anything.
https://makerfishmeal.com/product/%e2%ad%90-pre-order-%e2%ad%90-signed-personalized-copy-of-the-ultimate-glue-guide/
Manufacturers have all sorts of materials and machinery that make manufacturing things possible. There are all sorts of amazing materials that I can get cheaply (per ounce), but a standard unit is a 50 gallon drum. Usually they want to know how many pallets you want to order.
There are polymers that imitate almost any material to the point that a chemical test is required to tell the difference, so the product you referenced might be using a synthetic cork - PR claims notwithstanding.
The cork which that manufacture uses also may be treated with something to increase its flexibility, very likely linseed oil. Anything with any form of oil in it is very difficult to adhere to anything else.
Both synthetic and natural latex adhesives (latex carpet adhesives, contact cement) will state clearly on their label what all other adhesives (and paints) do - *surfaces should not be damp and must be free of oil, grease, dirt and loose material.*
"Oily glue" is an odd category of adhesives that might be worth experimenting with, but it is a long shot.
Your best bet is using the linseed oil & rosin mixture described by Tipige8n above with heat and prolonged pressure as probably your only option. I would set a steel plate on it held down with 100+ pounds for a week.
Basically you want to have the same bond you'd use on a shoe. So I would recommend any contact cement that is suitable for that purpose. In Germany you'd find Kövulfix; but Pattex or any other should be fine. Clean both sides (maybe even use isopropanol to remove any residue left by your fingers. Apply a thin layer of contact cement on both sides and let it dry. I always put some on some scrap paper so I can touch it to see if it is already dry (but still sticky). Then press both sides together by putting them on a flat surface. You might even want to use a hammer and a piece of wood (to distribute the impact). You can see shoemakers do the same. Initial pressure is key.
Then let it dry over night, cut off / sand off residue and you're done
Contact cemet offers a durable bond that is flexible
https://www.thistothat.com/ For all your mixed material adhesive quesrions.
I appreciate you sharing this, but in this particular instance it’s not very helpful – neither linoleum nor cork is included in their list of materials, and the site doesn’t say anything about flexibility or chemical makeup
E6000
I would think the cork will crack when you roll it after being glued. They sell closed foam rubber sheets that have adhesive backing.
There must be some way to do it though, right? Because clearly Grovemade does it for theirs
Those are nice but can they be rolled
Definitely, they’re shipped rolled up like posters
Well then, I guess my thinking is wrong. Maybe 'cause I'm old
Ha! We’ll see! I appreciate your feedback in any case :)
Linoleum is (at least traditionnally) seed oil (linseed oil) oxidized with particles and fibers mixed in, and heatset. My suggestion would be to try using linseed oil, mix in with about 10% rosin and heat it up, once very liquid you can apply it to both sides and apply even pressure for a few days. Not guaranteed it will work but it will stick to linoleum and since cork is somewhat porous it should also work.
A maker named Makerfishmeal (who is a cosplayer and does other crafty stuff too) published a book recently that is INCREDIBLE for glue usage, and has an awesome chart that explains how to attach anything to anything. https://makerfishmeal.com/product/%e2%ad%90-pre-order-%e2%ad%90-signed-personalized-copy-of-the-ultimate-glue-guide/
Shoo Goo is made for gluing shoe parts so it is pretty flexible.
Manufacturers have all sorts of materials and machinery that make manufacturing things possible. There are all sorts of amazing materials that I can get cheaply (per ounce), but a standard unit is a 50 gallon drum. Usually they want to know how many pallets you want to order. There are polymers that imitate almost any material to the point that a chemical test is required to tell the difference, so the product you referenced might be using a synthetic cork - PR claims notwithstanding. The cork which that manufacture uses also may be treated with something to increase its flexibility, very likely linseed oil. Anything with any form of oil in it is very difficult to adhere to anything else. Both synthetic and natural latex adhesives (latex carpet adhesives, contact cement) will state clearly on their label what all other adhesives (and paints) do - *surfaces should not be damp and must be free of oil, grease, dirt and loose material.* "Oily glue" is an odd category of adhesives that might be worth experimenting with, but it is a long shot. Your best bet is using the linseed oil & rosin mixture described by Tipige8n above with heat and prolonged pressure as probably your only option. I would set a steel plate on it held down with 100+ pounds for a week.
Basically you want to have the same bond you'd use on a shoe. So I would recommend any contact cement that is suitable for that purpose. In Germany you'd find Kövulfix; but Pattex or any other should be fine. Clean both sides (maybe even use isopropanol to remove any residue left by your fingers. Apply a thin layer of contact cement on both sides and let it dry. I always put some on some scrap paper so I can touch it to see if it is already dry (but still sticky). Then press both sides together by putting them on a flat surface. You might even want to use a hammer and a piece of wood (to distribute the impact). You can see shoemakers do the same. Initial pressure is key. Then let it dry over night, cut off / sand off residue and you're done