Construction Adhesives
Construction Adhesives Overview
Construction adhesives are glues, pastes, and sealants that hold building materials together and prevent separation after drying. Adhesives are designed for use in specific applications, such as installing drywall, carpet tiles, mirrors, or subfloor. They can provide additional reinforcement for fasteners, such as metal rods and bolts in predrilled concrete holes. Construction adhesives can also hold materials when fasteners are not suitable, such as vinyl flooring or mirror installation.
Hot Melt Glue Sticks - Flooring, Finish Work, & More
Hot melt glue sticks are versatile, easy to use, and have (almost) unlimited shelf life. Use hot melt glue sticks for a range of applications including carpet tack strips to concrete, floor transition strips, wood moldings and trim, vinyl cove and stair nosing, ceramic and glass tile repair and more.
Polyurethane PUR Hot Melt - Hot Melt with a Structural Bond
PUR adhesives are an excellent choice for construction applications. They provide the high strength required to hold the construction materials together. Use PUR to eliminate the need for screws and nails. PUR is ideal for woodworking applications, decorative molding, edge-to-end grain wood adhesion, and countertop edging installations.
Structural Adhesives - Stick-to-Anything Structrual Bonds
Structural adhesives like Epoxies and MMA will bond to the most difficult substrates such as wood, metal, glass, stone, and some plastics. These high-performance adhesives are used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, paints, coatings, primers and sealers, flooring and more!
Silicone Sealants - Moisture and Air Prevention
Sealants serve an important role in the building and construciton process. Silicone sealants are best at preventing moisture and air penetration. Silicone sealants are commonly used to seal windows to frame, and anywhere you need a water-resistant seal that maintains a strong hold against harsh conditions.
Top Recommendations by Adhesive Type
Best Hot Melt Glue Stick for Construction: Infinity SuperTAC 99 Acrylic Construction Grade Glue Stick
Infinity SuperTAC 99 is an industrial glue stick made of a unique acrylic formulation allowing it to create a strong, flexible bond to difficult substrates under difficult conditions. SuperTAC 99 is often used for laying carpet tacking strips or hardwood floor, often removing the need for staples, nails or other fasteners.
Best Hot Melt PUR for Construction: Infinity PUR MP75 Multi-Purpose Polyurethane Adhesive
The Infinity PUR MP75 is a high performance polyurethane hot melt that bonds to a wide range of substrates. It offers a longer open time - around 75 seconds - giving users ample time to set their substrates or bond larger surfaces before the adhesive sets. MP75 can be used to bond wood, metal, plastics, cement, ceramic and more.
Best Structural Adhesive for Construction: Infinity EP 100 Clear General Purpose 5-Minute Epoxy
The Infinity Bond EP100 is a perfect clear general purpose epoxy adhesive for many typical bonding applications. EP100 is a great choice for construction applications because it is easy to apply, sets up quickly, and is cost-effective.
Best Silicone Sealant for Construction: ASI 504 Multi-Purpose RTV Commercial Grade Silicone
ASI 504 is a non-slump sealant making it easy to apply to a vertical or overhead surface without sagging of flowing. ASI 504 is great for general construction, sheet metal work, bathroom installation, gutter sealing, and general construction applications.
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All Hot Melt Glue Sticks for Construction
Hot melt glue sticks are versatile, easy to use, and have (almost) unlimited shelf life. Use hot melt glue sticks for a range of applications including carpet tack strips to concrete, floor transition strips, wood moldings and trim, vinyl cove and stair nosing, ceramic and glass tile repair and more.
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All PUR Hot Melt for Construction
PUR adhesives are an excellent choice for woodworking and other construction applications. They provide the high strength required to hold the construction materials together. Use PUR for decorative moulding, edge-to-end grain wood adhesion, and countertop edging installations.
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All Sealant Adhesives
Silicone sealants are great to seal windows to frames, as they provide a water-resistant seal that maintains a strong hold against harsh weather conditions. For the same reasons silicone sealants are often used for a variety of construction applications.
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All Structural Adhesives for Construction
Structural adhesives like Epoxies and MMA will bond to the most difficult substrates such as wood, metal, glass, stone, and some plastics. These high-performance adhesives are used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, paints, coatings, primers and sealers, flooring and more!
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Common Questions About Construction Adhesives
Surface type, curing (drying) time, strength, and application methods are things to consider when choosing an adhesive solution. Consider all aspects of your application before selecting an adhesive for the job. If you still aren't sure, reach out to one of our adhesive experts.
Construction adhesive is used in drywall applications to help prevent nail pops and to cut down on the number of fasteners needed - while providing a stronger, more durable bond. Also, an adhesive can be used to prevent wall drafts and improve sound deadeding, which fasteners alone don't provide.