Frequently asked questions

• Clean bonding surfaces thoroughly. Remove any trace of water, oil, grease, dust and other impurities.
• Apply even coats of Rugby Contact Cement on both surfaces. Application thickness may vary according to the porosity of substrates. Allow surface to dry for 20–30 minutes. Avoid excessive drying.
• Join the materials together, ensuring parts are properly aligned before pressing. Press parts by applying a uniform pressure by hand or mechanical pressure such as rollers or hammer.

Rugby Original may be removed with suitable solvent cleaner immediately before the glue dries.

Keep Rugby Original containers tightly closed after use. Keep away from electrical and other ignition sources.

Rugby Original is used for bonding of rubber, leather, leatherette, rubber foam, metal, canvas, and plywood to similar or dissimilar materials.

Rugby Original has a shelf life of 12 months.

• Clean bonding surfaces thoroughly. Remove any trace of water, oil, grease, dust and other impurities.
• Apply even coats of Rugby Excel on both surfaces. For porous materials like wood, fabric, canvas, leather, foam, concrete, etc., apply second coat over the first coat.
• Allow surface to dry for 20–30 minutes. Avoid excessive drying.
• Join the materials together, ensuring parts are properly aligned before pressing. Press parts by applying a uniform pressure by hand or mechanical pressure such as rollers or hammer.

Rugby Excel may be removed with suitable solvent cleaner immediately before the glue dries.

Keep Rugby Excel containers tightly closed after use. Keep away from electrical and other ignition sources.

Rugby Excel is used for bonding of rubber, leather, leatherette, rubber foam, metal, canvas, and plywood to similar or dissimilar materials.

Rugby Excel has a shelf life of 12 months.

• As a contact adhesive for installation of wall and floor panels
• Most bonding applications where high strength, gap filling, one component adhesive is required
• Timber, metal, cementitious and plaster sheets to timber or metal studs
• Installation of battens or other fixings to brick, masonry or concrete walls
• General-purpose construction adhesive
• Suitable to use on foamed polystyrene
• Ideal for mirror backed tiles

• If working in an area with poor ventilation or in a confined area, we recommend a mask be worn.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and avoid breathing in vapour.
• If swallowed contact doctor. If skin contact occurs, wipe off excess and remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water.

5-10 minutes depending on the temperature

Bostik Glu Dots Removable are ideal for arts & craft, scrapbooking, card marking, collages and model making. Bostik Glu Dots Removable are the perfect size to allow for precise and accurate placing of small objects such as sequins, beads, rhinestones, wiggly eyes and many other craft embellishments. Bostik Glu Dots Removable stick to almost anything, including paper, wood, plastic, metal and glass.

1. Ensure surfaces are clean; dry free from grease and loose materials.
2. For best results, surfaces and surroundings should be pleasantly warm.
3. Take out a sheet of dots from the wallet.
4. Fold and then tear off, along the perforations, to remove as many dots as required.

1. Peel off the printed release paper to reveal a Glu Dot left on the clear backing. The Glu Dot is now ready for use.
2. Press the Glu Dot firmly onto the item to be bonded and then slowly and carefully peel off the clear backing.
3. The Glu Dot will be adhered to the item, which can now be bonded to the other surface.

Carefully and very slowly peel away. As the adhesive gets stronger with time, it is recommended that the dots are removed by carefully rubbing and rolling them off the surface.

24 months, unopened, from date of manufacture. Store in dry conditions between +5⁰ C and +25⁰ C

Blu Tack® is also available in a 5 colour pack - pink, green, blue, yellow & orange. It is also available in its original color of blue.

0.5 grams of Blu Tack® will hold an approximate 105 gram load, but Blu Tack® is not designed to hold heavy objects.

Blu Tack® is a non-toxic, non-harmful substance and will not cause any problems if swallowed, only mild discomfort. If any discomfort experienced continues, we recommend seeking medical advice.

Blu Tack® is great for both children and adults, however we advise not giving it to children under the age of three.

Blu Tack® can be used on non-porous surfaces such as glass, metal and plastic, as well as painted surfaces and vinyl coated wallpaper.

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 secure items in place.

Pop it in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated location.

On some surfaces, after a long period of time, Blu Tack® can leave a slight oily mark. This can be removed using removers like citrus oils and desolvers, but as per the guidance of the suppliers. Before using these products, we recommend you test on a small inconspicuous area.

The drying time of El Heneral is 3 hours.

El Heneral is used for the for the following:

• Bonding old to new concrete
• Dowelling of metal to concrete
• Bonding joints between various material like concrete, metal, wood, glass, ceramics and porcelain
• Other structural applications where parts are subject to heavy load

The full curing time of El Heneral is 3 days.

El Kapitan is used for the for bonding and finishing of:

• Marine plywood
• Wooden boat
• Woodcraft
• Construction
• Ceramics
• Furmiture

El Supremo is used for the for the following:

• Bonding old to new concrete
• Dowelling of metal to concrete
• Bonding joints between various material like concrete, metal, wood, glass, ceramics and porcelain
• Other structural applications where parts are subject to heavy load

FIXALL Standard Tile Adhesive (Bulilit) is a high-quality cement-based tile adhesive with superior workability. Used for thick and thin bed applications, it is ideal for ceramic tiles of all types and sizes as well as some porcelain tiles. (see performance table below).

• All types, sizes, & application of ceramic tiles 
• Fully vitrified tiles (e.g. porcelain, mosaic etc.) applied vertically up to 30cm x 30cm in size 
• Will give extra strength, better non-sag property & improve deformation if Bostik POWERFIX is added

Eighteen (18) months when stored off the ground in a cool, dry weatherproof environment.

ULTRAFINO Skimcoat (Bulilit) is a cement-based powder for thin plastering applications. When mixed with water, the smooth creamy consistency makes it easy to correct surface imperfections prior to painting.

• For EXTERIOR and INTERIOR plastered concrete applications. (Surface of walls, ceilings, beams and columns)
• For pre-cast and poured concrete

Twelve (12) months from date of manufacture when stored off the ground in a cool, dry weather-proof environment

Yes, Bostik Fabric Glue is machine-washable so is perfect for clothing repairs and can withstand everyday wear and tear.

Bostik Fabric Glue forms a permanent bond by adhering to the fibres of the fabric.

Bostik Fabric Glue may feel dry to the touch in a relatively short time, but we recommend allowing around 24 hours for the adhesive to fully cure. This helps ensure the bond reaches its maximum strength before the fabric is worn, washed or handled extensively.

Drying times can vary depending on the fabric type, the amount of adhesive applied and the surrounding temperature and humidity.

Yes, Bostik Fabric Glue can help reduce fraying by securing loose fibres along the edge of the fabric. The flexible bond helps keep the material intact while maintaining the fabric's appearance.

This makes Bostik Fabric Glue a useful choice for fabric repairs, alterations and craft projects where preventing frayed edges is important.

Rinse your fingers immediately with plenty of warm soapy water and do not pull on the skin that has been glued. If glue remains after using warm soapy water, it will often de-bond within a couple of days due to general wear and tear and the natural oils in the skin. If skin irritation occurs, consult a doctor.

You should only use Bostik Leather Repair glue to repair your damaged leather or imitation leather. The unique formula of the adhesive provides important flexibility to ensure a long-lasting, strong, water-resistant bond so that your repair remains intact for years to come.

Super glues do not provide the necessary flexibility that leather requires for an effective repair.

Bostik Gasket Sealant Black is suitable for sealing, bonding, repairing, formed-in-Place-Gasket (FIPG) material and mending of glass and window construction double glazing in window, aquariums, shower screens, sanitary, air-conditioning, ventilators, bedding of marine hardware, etc.

Yes, Bostik Gasket Sealant Black is a permanently flexible gasket maker and automotive sealant, formulated as a non-slump acetoxy curing paste that cures to a permanently flexible silicone rubber upon exposure to atmospheric moisture at room temperature.

Ensure the surfaces are clean and dry, cut the nozzle to the desired bead size and apply a continuous, even 2–4 mm bead. Avoid repositioning the sealant once the skin has formed and allow it to cure fully.

Surfaces should be clean, dry and free from dust, dirt, rust, oil, grease and other contaminants. Non-porous surfaces should be cleaned with a suitable solvent, while porous substrates may require mechanical preparation.

Yes. Uncured excess can be removed with a cloth dampened with mineral turpentine or an appropriate solvent. Once fully cured, the sealant can be removed mechanically by trimming.

Under standard curing conditions, the sealant develops a tack-free surface within approximately 8–15 minutes and typically reaches full cure within 24 hours. Actual curing time depends on temperature and humidity.

Store the product in its original, unopened packaging in cool, dry conditions. The stated shelf life is 18 months. Once opened, reseal the package immediately after use to minimise moisture exposure.

The product is heat stabilized, and it is flexible and stable at temperatures up to 280°C (for intermittent periods). It is also highly resistant to oil, transmission fluid and antifreeze

Bostik Gasket Sealant Red is a high-temperature RTV silicone for durable sealing and bonding, resisting heat, vibration, water, oil and automotive fluids.

Yes. It is formulated as a high-temperature gasket maker and automotive sealant and is suitable for applications involving oil, water, automotive fluids, vibration and thermal cycling.

The product is heat-stabilized, flexible and stable at temperatures up to 317°C. It is also highly resistant to oil, transmission fluid and antifreeze. It has high tolerance to vibration and adheres to glass, metal, wood, painted surfaces, silicone rubbed and some plastics.

Under standard curing conditions, the sealant develops a tack-free surface within approximately 8–15 minutes and typically reaches full cure within 24 hours. Actual curing time depends on temperature and humidity.

Ensure the surfaces are clean and dry, cut the nozzle to the desired bead size and apply a continuous, even 2–4 mm bead. Avoid repositioning the sealant once the skin has formed and allow it to cure fully.

Yes. Its non-slump formulation makes it suitable for application on vertical and overhead surfaces.

Yes. The cured sealant is designed to resist oil, water and automotive fluids, making it suitable for demanding sealing applications.

Yes. The cured silicone rubber provides resistance to vibration and thermal cycling, helping maintain sealing performance under demanding conditions.

Surfaces should be clean, dry and free from dust, dirt, rust, oil, grease and other contaminants. Non-porous surfaces should be cleaned with a suitable solvent, while porous substrates may require mechanical preparation.

Yes. Uncured excess can be removed with a cloth dampened with mineral turpentine or an appropriate solvent. Once fully cured, the sealant can be removed mechanically by trimming.

Store the product in its original, unopened packaging in cool, dry conditions. The stated shelf life is 18 months. Once opened, reseal the package immediately after use to minimise moisture exposure.