Friday, September 12, 2008

When Is a Polyurethane Your Best Bet?

Sticky Ass Glue Presents: When Is a Polyurethane Your Best Bet?

Further to our super technical first Sticky Ass Glue blog, we realized that although our description of S.A.G was mind blowingly detailed, y’all might benefit from knowing just when a polyurethane glue is the best adhesive for your needs.

So here’s the skinny:

For projects that must be able to sustain a great deal of stress, polyurethane (S.A.G) is your best bet. While a super glue may be a great fix for a small repair (such as a quick repair on a porcelain figurine, a favorite broken tea cup, or for repairing loose weather stripping on your car); a polyurethane will be your best bet for other projects, both large and small.

Consider that you’re bonding two large pieces of wood. Or you need to repair a broken tile in your shower. Or you’re gluing a leather bowling ball to a belt, as is necessary sometimes. A polyurethane, (considered a structural adhesive) will forge a longer, stronger bond than a super glue. But, it will take longer to set, so it’s best used for projects that will allow for a longer work time. All the same, a polyurethane will be a better choice than epoxy, if you’re not inclined to mix multiple substances. (Don’t get us wrong, epoxies are strong, and excellent in their own right, but they will require that you mix Part A with Part B to achieve your desired bond.)

S.A.G in particular, is also unique in that it will adhere to both porous and non porous substrates (think fiberglass to wood). Moreover, S.A.G is paintable, sandable, and stainable making it a versatile adhesive for your many projects.
Oh, and did we mention that S.A.G is 100% waterproof? That means that neither rain, nor sleet, nor that wintry mix that the Northeast is so famous for, will weaken a S.A.G bond.

Any questions on specific projects? Email us at glue@stickyassglue.com and we’ll get right back to you with our advice.
Thanks again, for moseying on by…..

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