[RikRok]

Hey guys. Quick Q. When doing the standard GS/Silicone Background, does the GS need to be roughened up before applying the silicone to adhere the cocofiber? I believe I had read somewhere you did but can't seem to find the info to make sure...if so what are the best methods for this? Thanks in advance.

 

[freaky_tah]

I've never made it a point to rough it up before applying silicone, but I always cut and shape the GS to my liking, which ends up roughing it in the process.

 

[froggymike]

I also have never roughed it up, but like freaky tah I do cut it to shape.

 

[Arizona Tropicals]

It'll stick just fine, no need to rough it up.

 

[Thinair]

Roughing up can help. But the keys are lots of silicone (glovesglovesgloves), work in small sections, make sure whatever you're pressing in (cocofiber, etc) is dry, use more cocofiber/whatever than you think and really press it in...

 

[BBJ]

This is the absolute worst part of building a Vivarium!
Terrible terrible time-consuming, dirty and greasy work not to mention the sickening silicone fumes that makes your head explode in a symphony of pain and frustration over the project!

But no, you dont have to roughen it up for the silicone to adhere.