DIY’ers must-have adhesives

Every household needs adhesives for everyday DIY tasks. These are some of the commonly used adhesive products by homeowners and DIY enthusiasts alike.

A.Shak

FAST ADHESIVE Akfix 705 Universal Fast Adhesive

It is suitable for the bonding of a wide range of materials, including acidic surfaces and some porous ones, where rapid bonding times are required. Suitable for MDF, wood, chip wood, rubber, most plastics, leather and other common substrates. Especially suitable for the applications where cure speed needs to be accelerated. Although Akfix 705 has a degree of gap filling ability, it is generally recommended for use on close-fitting parts and fairly smooth, even surfaces.

The product offers high bonding strength and is suitable for use on vertical surfaces as it will not drip or slump. It is particularly suited to bonding difficult substrates, which have a porous or uneven nature since it increases bonding strength by preventing the adhesive to be absorbed by the surface.

Distributor: A.Shak | Call: 0861-127425 (ASHAK) Visit: www.ashak.co.za

ALCOLIN

Alcolin PRO 360 PREMIUM SILICONE

Silicones are always handy to have around the house as they provide a quick watertight seal, Alcolin has just taken silicone to the next level with the new Alcolin PRO 360 Silicone, which is not only a high end sealant, it is also ideal for bonding smooth nonporous surfaces such as glass, most metals, and non-porous tiles such as porcelain. Not all silicones are the same: Alcolin PRO360 Premium Silicone comes with a 10-year guarantee against mould and is equipped with a unique 360° nozzle for ease of application in hard to reach areas. If you’re looking for a high-end silicone to last the test of time, look no further.

Distributor: Alcolin | Call: 0800-222-400 | Visit: www.alcolin.co.za

Bostik

BOSTIK CABLE

Bostik Cable Adhesive is ideal for sticking all types of PVC cabling to walls and ceilings. The adhesive is strong, clear and quick drying and won’t yellow over time. The product can be used on any type of PVC cabling and has excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates such as acrylic paint, glass, cement, concrete, plaster, leather, felt, rubber, glass, metal, wood, and some plastics such as PVC and Perspex. It dries in approximately 30 minutes and the product is available is supplied in a handy 50ml tube with a non-drip formula that makes it easy to apply on vertical or horizontal surfaces.

Distributor: Permoseal | Call: 021-555-7400 | Visit: www.bostik.com/southafrica

Den Braven

DEN BRAVEN HIGH TACK

The Den Braven High Tack – the onequick fix adhesive, for a multitude ofapplications.It is a very strong, instant, durableadhesive for permanent applications,inside and outside of the home.

Suitable for bonding many materialssuch as: glass, PVC, plasterboard ceramic,stone, concrete, copper, lead, zinc, tin,aluminium, metals, alloys and stainlesssteel to name a few.

High Tack adheres to a variety ofmaterials and substrates, making DIY jobseasy and quick. No need to drill and usescrews – it holds weights of up to 20kg,vertically, without mechanical support.The Den Braven High Tack has a very lowodour and is eco-friendly.

Distributor: Den Braven Call: JHB - 011-792-3830 DBN - 031-579-2375 CPT - 021-552-9674 Visit: www.denbraven.co.za

GlueDevil

GLUEDEVIL GLUE GENIUS

GlueDevil’s Glue Genius is an adhesive where the real genius lies in the innovative technological combination of the activator and adhesive. Seeing is believing when you get to experience the lightning speed action (which sets in less than 15 seconds) with bonds strength so powerful it will leave you feeling as powerful as our product.

GlueDevil Glue Genius boasts to join and repair any stubborn material. It is ideal for both industrial and home DIY. It works on your favourite pair of rubber boots and even those gorgeous leather sandals, it can mend your favourite cracked and broken ornament and not to mention the simplicity it brings to wood-work and joining. This is the perfect solution to all your stubborn unplanned and planned adhesive needs. We think this product is pretty Genius indeed.

GlueDevil Glue Genius Kit comes with a 50ml Super Glue bottle and a 200ml Activator aerosol can.

Distributor: National Adhesive | Call: 031-464-0273 | Visit: www.gluedevil.co.za

Henkel

PATTEX NO MORE NAILS INVISIBLE

Pattex No More Nails invisible also has instant tack and inclusive to this product offering is that it applies white and dries transparent in 48 hours. Product is solvent free and can be sanded and painted once dry. When bonding at least one surface should be porous. Can be loaded after 48 hours. designed for interior use, providing strong bonds for DIY, mounting and repair jobs.

Temperature resistance -20°C to 70°C. 15 minutes readjustment timing, 10mm filling gap.

Items such as fixing skirting boards, polystyrene mouldings, window ledges and coat hooks are just some of the applications now made easier by this product. Size available: 300ml Cartridge, 200g and 40g.

Distributor: Henkel | Call: 011-617-02400 | Visit: www.pattex.co.za

Pratley

PRATLEY EZEEBOND

Pratley Ezeebond is a two-part, highperformance third generation acrylic adhesive. Being tough, it can withstand shock and impact and is ideal for replacing spot welds and rivets. It cures fast and bonds well to most rigid materials and plastics around the home. It also bonds well to oily surfaces and is extremely tolerant of mal proportioning when mixing.

Distributor: Pratley | Call: 011-955-2190 Visit: www.pratley.co.za

Sika

EVERBUILD STICK2 RAPID EPOXY SYRINGE ADHESIVE Industrial strength, two-part, clear adhesive which sets in just four minutes.

USES

• Ideal for bonding metals, glass,

wood, china, dry concrete, rubber, fabrics, crystal, jewelry /precious stones and various hard plastics

• May be drilled, sanded, machined and painted once fully cured.

Colour: Clear Size: 24ml syringe.

Distributor: Sika | Call: 031-792-6500 Visit: www.sika.co.za

Silicone & Technical

SILTECH ADHESIVE COLD GLUE

Siltech has launched a new range of Cold Glue’s namely Standard and Premium. The Cold Glue Standard is a multi-purpose adhesive, whereas the Cold Glue Premium is a high-performance adhesive, exhibiting increased bond strength. These adhesives are low VOC and dry clear.

What it adheres to: Wood, cardboard, paper, cloth, leather, etc.

Application Instructions Apply glue evenly to one or both surfaces and join within 10 minutes. Clamp the joint for at least 30 minutes, with 60 minutes being ideal for soft woods and four hours for hard woods. Allow up to six

hours for the glue to dry (longer in colder weather). Remove excess adhesive with a damp cloth.

TIPS! If used outdoors, ensure the glue is covered with paint or varnish once it has cured. Hard woods should be sanded or planed before applying the adhesive. In cold weather, the clamping and drying times should be extended. Do not use on coated woods, melamine or damp wood.

USES Cold Glue Premium with superior bond strength is ideal for interior furniture assembly as well as woodworking projects, laminating and veneering, edge and face gluing, model building, craft and school projects.

Distributor: Silicone and Technical | Call: 031-701-3481 Visit: www.silicone.co.za