Advice and Tips on which glue to use for which application.
Adhesive Application Chart
Adhesive Set Time Cure Time Strength Colour-dry Materials
PVA 10-60 min 24 hrs med to high clear wood, paper, card, styrofoam, felt, fabrics, plywood, MDF
Aliphatic Resin (Yellow wood glue) 10-60 min 24 hrs med to high clear wood, paper, card, styrofoam, felt, fabrics, plywood, MDF, marine plywood
Super Glue (CA) 5-60 sec 2-12 hrs none to high clear plastic, wood, glass
Contact Cement on contact 12-12 hrs med to high brown plastic, wood, glass, paper, card, styrofoam, felt, fabrics, plywood, MDF, marine plywood
Plastic Cements and Solvents 10-60 secs 24 hrs med to high clear various plastics (but not all)
Epoxy Resins (2 part) 5-30 mins 12-24 hrs high amber to grey metals, plastics, wood
Acetone Based Adhesives 20-60 mins 24 hrs med to high clear plastic, wood, glass, paper, card, metals, felt, fabrics, plywood, MDF, marine plywood
Latex 5-60 mins 24 hrs medium clear fabrics, carpet tiles, moulding medium

Note: While all care has been taken to verify the information above it is the your responsibility to test and verify that the glue selected is appropriate for your use. Simply Glues will not accept any liability for the consequences of the use of any of their glues.

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