Comments on: Using Cheap Cork Roadbed

By: Vyt Radzivanas

Vyt Radzivanas — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:57:04 +0000

I’ve used rolled cork sheets as well. To reduce/eliminate the curl, I lightly misted the cork with water, covered with a light cotton cloth (also slightly damp) & then ironed them on a medium setting for about 5-10 seconds.

The sheets flatten out nicely and are easier to work with. The cloth may become a little discoloured from the cork so use an old pillowcase or similar.

By: Kevin Ching

Kevin Ching — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:52:25 +0000

I have used cork sheet cut to size on my N scale layout and it works great just takes a little longer to cut and glue in place I also use metal strips as a weight to hold flat as the glue sets.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 02:38:08 +0000

In reply to Morgan Bilbo. Good tips Morgan!!!!

By: Morgan Bilbo

Morgan Bilbo — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 02:34:09 +0000

As long as you want this to be permanent, use glue as suggested. But if you want to put roadbed down and be able to pry it up – easily. Use caulk. I used DAP Alex/from HD 10oz less than $2. Spread very thin, just enough to see. I used clear, It goes down white, and dries to be virtually invisible. I even used the caulk to adhere the track. Again, a light coat won’t show between ties. When you need to get it up, a putty knife is all it takes. I used a 1″ to spread it down and a 3″ to pry it up. Very easy to do. be sure you use little, you don’t need it oozing out the sides. In fact, you don’t even need to cover the whole underside of the cork. This is just a suggestion.