How To Make A Cutting Mat Sticky Again

Step 1 remove any remaining stickiness to ensure the adhesive spray will evenly coat the mat.

How to make a cutting mat sticky again.

The sticky cutting mat will hold the contact paper while the contact paper holds your material. How can you restick your mat again. Now it s time to make it sticky. Pat the mat dry with a paper towel then let it air dry completely to ensure stickiness returns.

Grab your sponge and start a scrubbin. Your mat has the original layer that was once sticky. Here are the crucial steps you need to follow. You should be able to see all the nasties coming off your mat.

Open the bottle of goo gone and dribble a little around the mat. You have cleaned your mat. Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper. If you deep cleaned big debris from the mat then it may no longer be sticky.

You place a sheet of contact paper sticky side up on your cutting mat. Run lukewarm water over the mat then use a plastic hard bristled brush to gently scrub in a circular motion until the entire surface of the mat is clean. Remove the original sticky layer. Once i feel fairly certain that the old sticky is gone grab the dish soap and give your mat a good washing.

This is especially handy when you are cutting fabric so you don t get all the fuzzies stuck to your mat. Place the mat in the sink. Step 2 slowly spray or apply the sticky spray and coat the surface of the cricut mat evenly.