How To Make A Cutting Mat Sticky Again

Remove the original sticky layer.

How to make a cutting mat sticky again.

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. Take the dirty silhouette cutting mat and lay it on a flat surface such as a counter or table. Now it s time to make it sticky.

The sticky cutting mat will hold the contact paper while the contact paper holds your material. Here are the crucial steps you need to follow. Place the mat in the sink. Your mat has the original layer that was once sticky.

Step 1 remove any remaining stickiness to ensure the adhesive spray will evenly coat the mat. This is especially handy when you are cutting fabric so you don t get all the fuzzies stuck to your mat. You place a sheet of contact paper sticky side up on your cutting mat. Once your contact paper gets dirty simply peel it off and replace it.

Pat the mat dry with a paper towel then let it air dry completely to ensure stickiness returns. Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper. Step 2 slowly spray or apply the sticky spray and coat the surface of the cricut mat evenly. Once i feel fairly certain that the old sticky is gone grab the dish soap and give your mat a good washing.

Grab your sponge and start a scrubbin. How can you restick your mat again. You have cleaned your mat.