Understanding Grab/Panel adhesive and how it can help you
Having covered two of the three glue types, which you can see for PVA glue here and PU glue here, we are now looking at the third – grab/panel adhesive.
Despite being referred to by multiple names, grab/panel adhesives are all very similar in their desired purpose, to fix two or more items together with no or minimal mechanical fixings.
In this article, we will explore what they do, how they can help you and what they are predominantly used for.
Grab/panel adhesive is a paste-like substance and is predominantly used for skirting, architraves or bonding timber panels.
Grab/panel adhesive can come as either solvent, solvent-free or a hybrid polymer, which is still solvent-free, but has a very different formulation behind it.
To find out why solvent or solvent-free is such a debate, click here to read an article we have written covering the topic.
Because of how effective grab/panel adhesive is, it drastically reduces the need for mechanical fixes, e.g. nails or screws, which in turn means faster installations as you don’t need to spend time installing mechanical fixings or decorating/repairing the marks they leave behind.
Also, thanks to the hybrid element of the product, it can be modified in a number of ways to make it more task specific.
These would include faster drying times, stronger grab, greater flexibility and increased transparency, amongst others.
Hybrid grab/panel adhesives are extremely versatile and will stick to virtually anything – so much so, that that they will even work underwater.
The product you’re using needs to be right for the job at hand and with grab/panel adhesives, there is a lot of choice, which is both a good and a bad thing.
Obviously, it’s great to have so many options, but it can be hard to nail down the right one for the project. This can be tricky as finding the right adhesive for the right substrate can depend on a few things.
The most pertinent are its porosity and the temperature it can work at, so some research needs to be done before you commit to buying one. This is especially the case as hybrids are expensive.
Despite the need to properly hone in on what you need, grab/panel adhesives are very much worth the money and will make life a lot easier for you.
Being able to do something properly and at speed is a huge help and not having to decorate after is like the proverbial cherry on top.
To find out more about grab/panel adhesives and to discover more on what we offer, please feel free to get in touch with us. You can do so here.
Despite being referred to by multiple names, grab/panel adhesives are all very similar in their desired purpose, to fix two or more items together with no or minimal mechanical fixings.
In this article, we will explore what they do, how they can help you and what they are predominantly used for.
What is grab/panel adhesive?
Grab/panel adhesive is a paste-like substance and is predominantly used for skirting, architraves or bonding timber panels.
Grab/panel adhesive can come as either solvent, solvent-free or a hybrid polymer, which is still solvent-free, but has a very different formulation behind it.
To find out why solvent or solvent-free is such a debate, click here to read an article we have written covering the topic.
What are the pros of grab/panel adhesive?
Because of how effective grab/panel adhesive is, it drastically reduces the need for mechanical fixes, e.g. nails or screws, which in turn means faster installations as you don’t need to spend time installing mechanical fixings or decorating/repairing the marks they leave behind.
Also, thanks to the hybrid element of the product, it can be modified in a number of ways to make it more task specific.
These would include faster drying times, stronger grab, greater flexibility and increased transparency, amongst others.
Hybrid grab/panel adhesives are extremely versatile and will stick to virtually anything – so much so, that that they will even work underwater.
What about the downsides?
The product you’re using needs to be right for the job at hand and with grab/panel adhesives, there is a lot of choice, which is both a good and a bad thing.
Obviously, it’s great to have so many options, but it can be hard to nail down the right one for the project. This can be tricky as finding the right adhesive for the right substrate can depend on a few things.
The most pertinent are its porosity and the temperature it can work at, so some research needs to be done before you commit to buying one. This is especially the case as hybrids are expensive.
A strong product
Despite the need to properly hone in on what you need, grab/panel adhesives are very much worth the money and will make life a lot easier for you.
Being able to do something properly and at speed is a huge help and not having to decorate after is like the proverbial cherry on top.
To find out more about grab/panel adhesives and to discover more on what we offer, please feel free to get in touch with us. You can do so here.