I use painter's tape to tape my backing to the hardwood floor. Then I just squeeze a thin line of glue back and forth across the backing about 4" apart. I then spread the batting over the backing and squeeze another line back and forth across the batting. Then I smooth the quilt top over the batting. I let it dry for several hours or overnight. Voila! Ready to quilt! I've also heard of some folks who thin the glue a bit with water and then use a small paint roller to spread the glue. It has worked great for me. Good luck.