How to super quickly apply a layer of latex to a zipper

Handy quick method!

In this video, I'll show you how to super quickly apply a layer of latex to a zipper. Without making a mess!

And why would you want to do that?

You can, of course, apply liquid latex (zipper glue) perfectly well with a brush, a glue spatula, a butter knife, a sponge, a spatula, or your finger. But it can also be done perfectly with a spray bottle, as you can see in this short video.

Impregnate multiple zippers at once!

You can apply a layer of latex to several zippers today, let them dry, sprinkle a little talcum powder over them, and then store them for the future. Then you'll always have a ready-to-use zipper available when you need it!

Use colored liquid latex.

Why? If you're not very neat, the glued edge will be much less noticeable. Because transparent liquid latex will discolor to beige/brown after some time. And that doesn't look very nice, of course. So if you use liquid latex in the color of the zipper, it will be less noticeable if a little dried latex protrudes.

To color liquid latex, mix a little acrylic paint into it. And if the liquid latex is too thick, add a little water.

What do you need?

• A zipper - preferably made of cotton, as the fibers absorb the latex quickly.
• Liquid latex or zipper glue (it's the same!).
• Acrylic paint that matches your zipper.
• A spray bottle.
• Optionally, water if the liquid latex is too thick.
• Optionally, painter's tape.
• Clothesline, drying rack, or doorknob so you can hang the zipper (or you can let the zipper dry lying flat on a smooth surface).

💡 Tip 1!

Basically, one layer of latex is enough. But if you want it thicker, apply the latex in thin layers and let each layer dry completely before applying the next latex layer.

💡 Tip 2!

Was the first layer applied sloppily? Then it's advisable to apply a next layer immediately afterward, so you're working wet-on-wet - as shown in the video.

💡 Tip 3!

Don't have a steady hand? Then you can optionally tape off the zipper with painter's tape. But don't expect miracles, because latex is liquid and the fabric acts like a sponge. So the latex can flow under the tape.

Some zippers have different thread directions. You can also use that as a straight line. So take a good look at the zipper up close before you start.