Adhesives

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How to Remove Super Glue from Plastic

You can remove super glue from plastic.

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An Adhesive for Every Purpose: Choose the Right One the First Time

Before you glue or stick anything together, make sure you're using the right adhesive.

Someone applying a small trail of wood glue to a plank.
7 Tips for Making Wood Glue Dry Faster

See how you can shorten your wood glue dry time so you can move on with your project.

5 Tips for Speeding Up Super Glue Drying Time

Speed up super glue drying time with science.

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Epoxy FAQs

One gallon of epoxy will cover 12.8 square feet at 1/8" thickness.

Cyanoacrylate glue on a black background.
How to Use Cyanoacrylate as a Filler

Cyanoacrylate glue is a great filler.

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4 Tips for Removing Super Glue from Wood

Lift super glue spills and stains without harming your wood surfaces with harsh chemicals.

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8 Ways to Remove Epoxy Adhesive

Epoxy adhesives don't have to make you feel stuck. Learn the best ways for removing them.

Silicone glue is applied on home flooring.
4 Common Uses for Silicone Glue

Learn about one of the most versatile adhesives on the market.

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Three Ways to Thin Epoxy Resin

Find out how to get the consistency you need for your next epoxy resin project.

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4 Tips for Removing Heavy Duty Construction Adhesives

Construction adhesives are sticky so removal is challenging.

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How to Remove Dried Wood Glue

A little too much glue can get all over.

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4 Tips for Quickly Drying Silicone Adhesives

For your silicone adhesive, here are some ways to rush the curing process.

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5 Tips for Removing Spray Adhesives

Spray glue gets everywhere. Here's how to get it off.

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15 Adhesive Glue Types and How to Use Them

Pick the best match for your materials.

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Correctly Apply Mastic Adhesive

Working with mastic adhesive requires working quickly before it sets.

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The Difference Between Wood Glue and Regular Glue

Regular white glue is cheaper than wood glue.

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How to Remove Polyurethane Glue from Clothing

If you've recently spilled polyurethane glue on an article of clothing, here is how to remove it.

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How to Remove Wood Glue from Your Skin

To find the most effective removal technique, start by figuring out what kind of wood glue you're using.

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How to Dissolve Polyurethane Glue

Polyurethane glue is a strong, resilient, waterproof substance.

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How to Remove Epoxy Adhesives from Clothes

Learn what you can do to keep an epoxy accident from ruining your clothing.

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How to Remove Urethane Adhesives from Skin

Urethane adhesives also known as polyurethane adhesive.

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How to Remove Contact Adhesive from Rubber

Contact adhesive can adhere to itself.

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5 Tips for Removing Cyanoacrylate Adhesives

Here's how to remove heavy duty adhesives and free yourself from their grip.

Two tubes are required to properly mix epoxy adhesive.
How to Dissolve Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resin must be dissolved to be properly washed away.

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How to Remove Super Glue From Metal

Accidental spills with super glue are a pain to clean.

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Using Wood Glue With Metal and Wood

Using wood glue can ensure a truly seamless bond.

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7 Safety Tips for Using Super Glue

We have all heard stories about accidents caused due to the misuse of super glue.

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When to Use Wood Glue

Wood glue is a strong adhesive sealant used to hold pieces of wood tightly together.

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8 Tips for Using Super Glue

Super glue is a useful tool for anything in need of a good, quick repair.

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5 Methods for Cleaning Up Hot Glue

Hot glue is handy for crafts, but messy even if you’re careful.

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5 Best Uses for an Epoxy Adhesive

An epoxy adhesive is a copolymer formed by mixing together a resin and a hardener.

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How to Remove Super Glue From Glass

While super glue can be a blessing, it can also be a curse.

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How to Use a Hot Glue Gun

Hot glue guns are useful for a wide variety of tasks.

Silicone glue being spread of a piece of wood trim.
How to Properly Use Silicone Glue on Wood

Poor application can destroy even the strongest glue, so don't let your projects suffer.

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5 Common Problems to Avoid when Working with Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resin is a chemical that exists in 2 parts. When combined the effect is a strong adhesive.

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How to Apply Epoxy Coating Over a Tile Floor

Don't worry that every little thing will damage or scratch your tile. Protect it with epoxy!

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4 Tips for Cleaning Epoxy Resin

Simple soap and water are the best tools to clean your dirty epoxy resin.

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How to Apply a Polyimide Adhesive

Polyimide-based adhesives belong to the synthetic organic chains. These adhesives are generally available as liquids or films and are very expensive. It is also difficult to handle them. However, these are superior in comparison to most other adhesives as they retain the bonding strength for long time

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5 Problems Found when Applying Polyimide Adhesives

Polyimide-based adhesives have been commonly used for many applications. They are generally available in liquid forms. These are very expensive as well as difficult to handle. They can retain the bonding strength for a long time at high temperatures. These are generally applied mechanically or by dispensing

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How to Paint Over Pressure Sensitive Tape

A pressure sensitive tape is also known as adhesive tape or sticky tape. The tape is widely used in households for various purposes, on materials such as plastic, metal, fabrics or paper. You Will Need: Paint (water based) Small brush with natural fibers Double sided paper tape Step

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How to Remove a Rubber Adhesive

Rubber adhesive can be made out of different materials, of which polyurethane, styrene, silicone and neoprene are common examples. Efficient in bonding surfaces, these adhesives can be quite stubborn to remove from surfaces where they are unwanted. Here are several solutions you can use to remove them