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Glue and Adhesives
Glue or adhesive is a liquid or semi-liquid mixture that bonds items together. It can be natural or synthetic, one part or two part, the latest development or an ancient recipe that still works. This is the place for glue/adhesive questions, such as - how to use it successfully, what it's made of, or how to get it out of your hair!
4,173 Questions
What is a pad foundation and when is it used?
A Pad foundation is just a concrete slab with no foundation walls. They are typically used in the South where this is no or minimal frost lines.
What is the best glue to use on a plastic gas tank?
What kind of plastic gas tank. -If on a road-going vehicle, beware of insurance issues with repairing a gas tank ( to say nothing of possible fire due to gas leakage)
What is the strongest crazy glue or gorilla glue?
GORILLA GLUE IS STRONGEST.
more durable and easier to use
Does the type of glue called Titebond 3 good for using on balsa wood?
Yes, Titebond 3 or 2 are both excellent for balsa wood.
How does a hot glue gun explode in sparks.?
Where the wires attach to the handle probably became frayed and touched causing a short.
Can you use liquid nail to glue styrofoam?
Yes, you can use Liquid Nails for styrofoam, it works well. Another similar one is PL 300 and I feel this is slightly better than Liquid Nails. Both are used in a caulk gun.
How do you get Super Glue off work surfaces?
Rub it with a rag dipped in Goof Off, when it's soft, peel it up with a craft knife.
How can you get the residue from hospital tape off your skin?
try putting lotion of it to help soften if up then after a little while put a warm damp towel if this doesn't work then you can call the hospital and ask what they generally use to get the residue off and usually there is some adhesive remover at the drug store if they dont have that then try Isopropyl alcohol :) one of these should help :D
Is PVA a suitable glue for outdoor furniture?
No, definitely not. PVA is only for kiddie things like a spaceship made out of cardboard, and even then it doesn't stick! Try going to Homebase and that will probably have what you are looking for.
What is the best silicone to use for deco den?
It sounds dumb but it makes wonderful looking whipped cream and icing effects.
Can you texture walls that have wallpaper glue left on it?
As long as the glue isn't going to interfere with texture you can do this.
Does super glue stick on a brick?
Super glue will not really stick on a brick as it will soak in too much through the porous surface. -This is definitely a case where a PVA glue is better than super glue.
What can epoxy adhesives stick to?
Epoxy adhesive can stick to almost anything except some PTFE's and some of the new polyethylenes. It can stick to metals, woods, most plastics (except the fore-mentioned) and stones and rocks.
Does krud kutter ultra power adhesive remover work?
My personal experience is that it works great for removing adhesives -- better than anything else that I've tried, and I've tried a lot. I also like it for removing the white advertising on clear sandwich/quart/gallon storage bags. I rate it 10 out of 10.
Meat glue is used in many meat plants in Australia and in some in north America.
