What is the shelf life of the adhesive I have bought and where can I store it?
The shelf life of adhesives varies from product to product, but typically ranges between one and two years from the date of manufacture when unopened and stored correctly in dry conditions - usually…
What is the operating temperature for a glue gun?
Bostik HG3 Hot Melt Glue Gun operates between +175°C to +200°C.Bostik Mini Hot Melt Glue Gun operates between +175°C to +200°C.
What is the shelf life of Glu Dots?
24 months, unopened, from date of manufacture. Store in dry conditions between +5⁰ C and +25⁰ C
What is the difference between a hot melt glue gun and cool melt glue gun?
The Bostik HG3 Hot Melt Glue Gun and Mini Hot Melt Glue Gun operates at a high temperature and is great for providing an ultra strong, long-lasting bond for challenging materials such as…
What is the difference between a multipurpose glue and super glue?
The main difference between a multipurpose glue and a super glue is the drying time. A super glue bonds within seconds (almost instantly) and an all purpose adhesive bonds within minutes (typically…
How long does it take for Bostik PVA glue to dry?
Drying time depends on the material being bonded. Like most craft glues, Bostik PVA Glue reaches full cure on paper and card in around 12 hours. On wood, full cure takes around 24 hours. For the…
What is Spray Adhesive and how to use it?
Spray Adhesive is a permanent contact adhesive in an aerosol format. It applies as a mist and is suitable for bonding a wide variety of materials including paper, card, foam, leather, rubber, plastic…
What surfaces can Blu Tack® stick to?
Blu Tack® can be used on non-porous surfaces such as glass, metal and plastic, as well as painted surfaces and vinyl coated wallpaper.
What is super glue made of?
Bostik’s Super Glue Liquid and Super Glue Gel are all made of ethyl cyanoacrylate. Cyanoacrylate is an acrylic resin that cures almost instantly. The fast-setting, ultra strong and colourless…
When will Blu Tack® stick best?
Surfaces must be clean and dry, and free from grease or loose materials to work best. If a room or surface conditions are too hot (over 70°C), Blu Tack® will soften and become more difficult to…