Making sure your Cricut Strong Grip mat is sticky again is key to successful crafting with your Cricut machine. The strong grip mat holds your material in place while you cut and keeps it from moving around so the cuts are precise. If you find that your mat isn’t sticking as well as it used to, there are a few things you can do to get it back up to snuff.
Clean the Mat – The first thing you should do is give the mat a good cleaning. Use a mild soap and warm water, then rinse and let it air dry completely before using it again.
Use a Scraper – Once the mat is dry, use a scraper or squeegee to help remove any build-up that may have accumulated on the surface of the mat. This will help expose more of the adhesive surface so that items will stick better.
Re-apply Spray Adhesive – If necessary, you can re-apply spray adhesive to get more grip out of your Strong Grip Mat. Make sure to follow directions carefully and apply an even coat over the entire surface of the mat. Let it sit for at least an hour before using it again so that the adhesive has time to set up properly and create an effective bond with materials being cut on top of it.
Replace It – If all else fails, you may need to replace your Cricut Strong Grip Mat in order for it to be usable again. This is usually only necessary when a lot of wear has been put on the mat or if too much adhesive has been applied and caused damage to its surface.
Conclusion:
Making sure your Cricut Strong Grip Mat is sticky again is an important step in successful crafting with your Cricut machine. Cleaning, scraping and re-applying spray adhesive can all help restore its stickiness while replacing it is necessary if too much wear or damage has been done to its surface.