Adhesive Type
|
Characteristics |
Best
Uses |
White Glue
polyvinyl acetate |
Strength:
Moderate
Drying Time: Several Hours
Moisture Resistance: Poor
Heat Resistance: Poor
Hazards: None
Cleanup: Soap and water |
Wood
Paper
Cloth |
Two-part epoxy
epoxy |
Strength:
Excellent
Drying Time: varies by brand
Moisture Resistance: Excellent
Heat Resistance: Excellent
Hazards: Toxic Fumes/flammable
Cleanup: Acetone |
Wood
Metal
Masonry
Glass
Fiberglass |
Hot Glue
hot melt |
Strength:
Varies by type
Drying Time: 60 seconds
Moisture Resistance: Fair
Heat Resistance: Fair
Hazards: Hot application
Cleanup: heat / acetone |
Glass
Plastics
Wood |
Cyanoacrylate
Glue
Instant glue/Super glue/Krazy Glue |
Strength:
Excellent
Drying Time: Seconds
Moisture Resistance: Excellent
Heat Resistance: Excellent
Hazards: Instant bond/flammable/toxic
Cleanup: Acetone |
Glass
Ceramics
Plastics
Metal |
Contact Cement |
Strength:
Good
Drying Time: Bonds instant/Cures in 1 hour
Moisture Resistance: Good
Heat Resistance: Excellent
Hazards: Flammable/toxic fumes
Cleanup: Acetone |
Laminates
Plastics
Plywood
Flooring |
Yellow Glue
(carpenter's glue) |
Strength:
Moderate
Drying Time: Several Hours
Moisture Resistance: Moderate
Heat Resistance:
Hazards: None
Cleanup: Warm water |
Wood
Paper
Cloth |