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BLU TACK® SQUARES

The original reusable adhesive tack - in squares

Product overview

Blu Tack® Squares are a new format of the original reusable adhesive tack that sees the traditional slab transformed into pre-cut squares, making it even easier to tear!

Available in blue, these adhesive squares provide an ideal alternative to drawing pins or sticky tape, with over a thousand uses around the home, office or school.

  • Easy to tear, pre-cut squares
  • An ideal alternative to sticky tape and drawing pins
  • Over a thousand uses or #BluHacks
  • Clean, safe and easy-to-use
  • Made in Britain for over 50 years
  • UKCA and CE approved

Blu Tack®'s multitude of uses, or ‘hacks’, make everyday life that little bit easier. Whether you’re removing fluff from clothing, levelling a picture frame or fixing a wobbly table, there’s a #BluHack for that!

Our adhesive squares make your hacks quick and effective with their easy-peel properties. What do you do with your Blu Tack® Squares?

Share your #BluHacks on social media, or be inspired by the endless possibilities.

Colours

Blue

Sizes
Handy (45g)

Bostik DIY United Kingdom Badge Easy to apply
Easy-to-apply
Bostik DIY United Kingdom Badge Permanently flexible
Permanently flexible
Bostik DIY United Kingdom Badge Ready to use
Ready-to-use
Bostik DIY United Kingdom Badge Safe for children
Safe for children
Bostik DIY United Kingdom Badge UKCA Approved
UKCA Approved
Bostik DIY United Kingdom Badge CE Approved
CE Approved

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HOW TO USE

Blu Tack® Squares perform best on non-porous surfaces e.g. painted surfaces, glass, metal etc. Do not use on recently decorated surfaces or absorbent, silk-screen printed or hand stencilled wallpaper.

  1. Ensure surfaces to which Bostik Blu Tack® Squares are to be applied are clean, dry and free from dust, grease and loose surface material.
  2. Pull off a pre-cut square of Blu Tack® and activate it by pulling and stretching.
  3. Roll into a ball, place between the two surfaces and press firmly.

How to remove Blu Tack® Squares

  1. Remove Blu Tack® Squares by rolling them carefully off the surface. They can then be used again and again.
  2. Any remaining shreds can be removed by gently rolling the adhesive tack on the wall or dabbing a new blob of Blu Tack® over the surface.

The adhesive properties of Bostik Blu Tack® Squares increase with time so take extra care when removing them after a period of months.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is Blu Tack® blue?

Blu Tack® was originally white but consumer research at the time showed concerns that children may mistake it for chewing gum, so blue colouring was added, giving it its household name.

What colours does Blu Tack® come in?

Bostik Blu Tack® is available in four colours: original blue, pink, white and grey.

How much weight can Blu Tack® hold?

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

What surfaces can I use Blu Tack® on?

Blu Tack® performs best on non-porous surfaces e.g. painted surfaces, glass, metal etc. Do not use on recently decorated surfaces or absorbent, silk-screen printed or hand stencilled wallpaper.

Will Blu Tack® leave a stain?

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 lighter fuel but as per the guidance of the suppliers. Before using these products, we recommend you test on a small inconspicuous area.

Watch video for how to remove Blu Tack® stains

How to remove Blu Tack® from carpet?

Blu Tack® sometimes gets dropped and pressed into the carpet. You can easily remove it by firstly, removing as much as possible by hand. Then, grab an additional piece of Blu Tack® and press it into the Blu Tack® in the carpet and pull it away to remove as much as possible.

If there are remaining pieces, wrap parcel tape - sticky side outwards - around your knuckles and knead into the affected area. Finally, use a fine-tooth comb to remove the last little bits!

Watch video for how to remove Blu Tack® from carpet

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 between +5°C and +25°C. Once opened, the life of the product will be more limited – this is dictated by variables including the type of adhesive, how it is stored, and how much adhesive is left unused. For more information, refer to the product’s Technical Data Sheet.