Ramps My ramp sticky tape won't stick

edcaguy · Jun 7, 2013

Just notice my ramp on the ground the stickiness is worn off what type of tape or glue can I use? Also the rubber to the ramp will not stay on. I rember there a huge gob of tape in a ball when I got the package. Was that to hold the ramp because if so it was no use to me. I tried to use duct tape but my guys just bite on it and it rips off. Would the carpet ramp be any better? Before this 2 of the 5 love hanging out up there now its not safe for them.

lunarminx · Jun 7, 2013

I hate double sided tape, it always fails no matter how I use it. I used 2 of the 4" zip ties to hold the rubber to the ramp, never had a problem with it since.

Melissa123 · Jun 7, 2013

I made my own ramps out of bent grids. I used carpet instead of rubber; double sided carpet tape to hold in down and onto the coro. I've only had the ramps for about a week or so but it's holding up nicely. What type of double sided tap do you use? If it's the thin type, try the actual double sided carpet tape.

foggycreekcavy · Jun 7, 2013

My ramp is made of bent grids, too, and I use cable ties to attach a rug to it, and attach the ramp to the upper level. When I want to replace the rug with a clean one I cut the ties.

Just a note--pigs love the taste of duct tape.

Is this a ramp you got from the Guinea Pig Cages Store? Perhaps email the customer service.

Melissa123 · Jun 7, 2013

foggycreekcavy said:
My ramp is made of bent grids, too, and I use cable ties to attach a rug to it, and attach the ramp to the upper level. When I want to replace the rug with a clean one I cut the ties.

Just a note--pigs love the taste of duct tape.

Is this a ramp you got from the Guinea Pig Cages Store? Perhaps email the customer service.

I didn't think about using zip ties for the rug! How often do you need to replace your rug?

bpatters · Jun 7, 2013

If you got it from Guinea Pig Cages Store, contact them. They're aware of the problem and will send you a replacement.

Artista · Jun 7, 2013

Gorilla glue worked great for me when the stickies on the kitchen wasn't holding long term.

foggycreekcavy · Jun 7, 2013

Melissa123 said:
I didn't think about using zip ties for the rug! How often do you need to replace your rug?

I use washable rugs. About once a month I take the rug off and replace with a clean one. Sometimes the girls are messier than others and I replace it sooner! Silly girls.

edcaguy · Jun 13, 2013

Okay thanks for the ideas I can always count on this forum. I think I'll get the gorilla glue.

pinky · Jun 13, 2013

I like industrial strength velcro. It allows you to remove it to clean under it if you need to.

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