
Get something that penetrates and holds on.

Masonry surfaces are often friable (prone to scaling). Masonry » Masonry: polyurethane hardscape adhesive This puts a lot of stress on the bond, so choose a sealant that is elastomeric (flexible) instead of rigid. Wood swells and shrinks as the temperature and humidity change. If your plastic is clear and you don't want to see the repairs, try Gorilla Super Glue. Just like PVC, plastic benefits from a solvent to dissolve a layer and expose the cellular structure. As with wood to glass, you'll want a product with a little flexibility. If possible, sand or file the surface to rough it up and give the adhesive somewhere to grip. Otherwise, any dust or oxidation will come off-along with the glue you just applied. Metal » Wood: contact cementĬlean the metal first. Plus, the spray makes it easy to cover large areas. Not the strongest adhesive, but fabric doesn't weigh that much.

Vinyl » Wood: Liquid Nails Perfect Glueīonds to anything. Hot glue cools quickly, providing nearly immediate grab. You can even find low-odor varieties today that are a pleasure to work with.Įlmer's just isn't going to work for some art projects, especially anything that won't stay in place without your holding it there for three hours. Laminate » Substrate: contact cementīonding plastic laminate to plywood or particleboard substrate is actually not that tough if you use contact cement. But for quick repairs, first degrease and remove any rust from the surface and use a metal-containing epoxy like J-B Weld SteelStik. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play Steel » Steel: J-B Weld SteelStik
