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The Best Styrofoam Adhesive???
Hello, I'm sure this has been asked a million, however I searched and not really finding much. So what's the best type of permanent (all weather) adhesive for the white type of styrofoam? I'm wanting to make a permanent bond between two pieces of styrofoam that will be out in the elements & wouldn't want it to fall apart (tombstone).
If this question has been answered before, please forgive me and just point me in the right direction (i.e. link). Thanks!!
If this question has been answered before, please forgive me and just point me in the right direction (i.e. link). Thanks!!
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I use a glue callled PL500 (maybe its 300) you can find by the liquidnails at the hardware store, but i only use it on pink foam board so i don't know if you will have the same results?
Liquid nail has worked the best for the white foam board. I used it on all my tombstones and cemetery pillars. It has been very durable.
I use liquid nails adhesive - I think this is the right one...
LIQUID NAILS 24 Pack 10 oz. Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive - LN-903 at The Home Depot
If that's not the exact one, it's similar. I get that brand or the house brand that is safe for foamcore - they should say on the label if they are safe for foam. I like that it's in a caulk gun tube.
Gorilla glue is great as well, but it has to be clamped/weighted down and is more expensive so I don't use it for big stuff.
LIQUID NAILS 24 Pack 10 oz. Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive - LN-903 at The Home Depot
If that's not the exact one, it's similar. I get that brand or the house brand that is safe for foamcore - they should say on the label if they are safe for foam. I like that it's in a caulk gun tube.
Gorilla glue is great as well, but it has to be clamped/weighted down and is more expensive so I don't use it for big stuff.
Cool, I'll give Liquid Nails a shot. I'm pretty sure that I've got a couple tubes of the Liquid Nails Construction here at home already, which makes me happy that I don't have to make a special trip just to go out & get sum'n I don't have!!
Anyhow thanks for all the replies, I do appreciate the help!!
-shs-
Anyhow thanks for all the replies, I do appreciate the help!!
-shs-
I have never had much luck with any adhesives. What works today doesnt work tomorrow. What I did try recently on a single tombstone was putting a heavy coat of paint on 2 pieces of styrofoam and clamping them together. So far it was worked great.
liquid nails works, but keep it away from the exposed edges, as it WILL melt the foam somewhat.
ok- jumping in on this one-
Gotta trust me here. Gorilla Glue is BY FAR the best for foam. I've tried them all- Liquid Nails- on white beaded foam melts it and leaves a groove where the foam touched the glue- and if you use enough, it'll melt all the way through the foam and ruin your prop! Ask me how I know that!!! It's great for gluing wood together- does ok with the pink/blue foam- but it's tough to sand/paint, and once dry, will and does crack and crumble away along the seems.
Just tried the PL300 on my new columns. That stuff SUCKS. Once it's dried, it pulls apart VERY easily, cracks, crumbles, etc. I had to go back and re-glue it all with Gorilla Glue. 1-2 hrs with Gorilla Glue, and it's rock solid. It's not coming apart. I just wish I didn't use 6 tubes of that stuff- could've bought a TON of Gorilla Glue for the same price!
Great stuff- works ok, but still not nearly as good as Gorilla Glue. Trust me, it's 100x better than anything else out there for foam. After my column project, I'll never use anything else. I bought the largest size I could. This stuff ROCKS.
Make sure you read the directions on it tho. You have to wet one or both sides of your project with a spray of water (just get it damp), then a VERY THIN layer of glue. It doesn't take much! This stuff turns into foam and expands as it dries! Try it once, you'll be a believer.
Gotta trust me here. Gorilla Glue is BY FAR the best for foam. I've tried them all- Liquid Nails- on white beaded foam melts it and leaves a groove where the foam touched the glue- and if you use enough, it'll melt all the way through the foam and ruin your prop! Ask me how I know that!!! It's great for gluing wood together- does ok with the pink/blue foam- but it's tough to sand/paint, and once dry, will and does crack and crumble away along the seems.
Just tried the PL300 on my new columns. That stuff SUCKS. Once it's dried, it pulls apart VERY easily, cracks, crumbles, etc. I had to go back and re-glue it all with Gorilla Glue. 1-2 hrs with Gorilla Glue, and it's rock solid. It's not coming apart. I just wish I didn't use 6 tubes of that stuff- could've bought a TON of Gorilla Glue for the same price!
Great stuff- works ok, but still not nearly as good as Gorilla Glue. Trust me, it's 100x better than anything else out there for foam. After my column project, I'll never use anything else. I bought the largest size I could. This stuff ROCKS.
Make sure you read the directions on it tho. You have to wet one or both sides of your project with a spray of water (just get it damp), then a VERY THIN layer of glue. It doesn't take much! This stuff turns into foam and expands as it dries! Try it once, you'll be a believer.
ditto! Gorilla glue!ok- jumping in on this one-
gotta trust me here. Gorilla glue is by far the best for foam. I've tried them all- liquid nails- on white beaded foam melts it and leaves a groove where the foam touched the glue- and if you use enough, it'll melt all the way through the foam and ruin your prop! Ask me how i know that!!! It's great for gluing wood together- does ok with the pink/blue foam- but it's tough to sand/paint, and once dry, will and does crack and crumble away along the seems.
Just tried the pl300 on my new columns. That stuff sucks. Once it's dried, it pulls apart very easily, cracks, crumbles, etc. I had to go back and re-glue it all with gorilla glue. 1-2 hrs with gorilla glue, and it's rock solid. It's not coming apart. I just wish i didn't use 6 tubes of that stuff- could've bought a ton of gorilla glue for the same price!
Great stuff- works ok, but still not nearly as good as gorilla glue. Trust me, it's 100x better than anything else out there for foam. After my column project, i'll never use anything else. I bought the largest size i could. This stuff rocks.
Make sure you read the directions on it tho. You have to wet one or both sides of your project with a spray of water (just get it damp), then a very thin layer of glue. It doesn't take much! This stuff turns into foam and expands as it dries! Try it once, you'll be a believer.
The best adhesive I have used you can get at any home improvement store. I use this
PL 12-Pack 10 oz. PL300 Foamboard Construction Adhesive - P74300125-V at The Home Depot
PL 12-Pack 10 oz. PL300 Foamboard Construction Adhesive - P74300125-V at The Home Depot
DarkMaster- have you ever tried Gorilla Glue? Read my previous post on the PL300...
hehehe, Glad I could start a quality topic here.
Anyhoo, I used the Liquid Nails Construction on white beaded foam and so far, so good. That was yesterday afternoon\evening and nothing melted. Although I had my concerns since I did have to step away from the fumed out basement!!
I've gotta step out (HFT) so I will be picking up some gorilla glue. As I mentioned earlier, I was having doubts about the Liquid Nails for more than one reason. First was mentioned previously (melting), the other was the drying time, as I only glued one tombstone, and while I did use a liberal amount of LN's, it definitely took a long time to dry. I just checked it about an hour ago and there are areas that the adhesive is still cool to the touch making me think it's not completely dry.
I'll post some pics later this evening, batteries are charging ATM.
Anyhoo, I used the Liquid Nails Construction on white beaded foam and so far, so good. That was yesterday afternoon\evening and nothing melted. Although I had my concerns since I did have to step away from the fumed out basement!!
I've gotta step out (HFT) so I will be picking up some gorilla glue. As I mentioned earlier, I was having doubts about the Liquid Nails for more than one reason. First was mentioned previously (melting), the other was the drying time, as I only glued one tombstone, and while I did use a liberal amount of LN's, it definitely took a long time to dry. I just checked it about an hour ago and there are areas that the adhesive is still cool to the touch making me think it's not completely dry.
I'll post some pics later this evening, batteries are charging ATM.
Yes- give the Gorilla Glue a try! Remember, you don't need much- but test it out and you'll see!!!
I am making a tombstone out of the white bead Styrofoam board and had to glue layers of it together to get the desired thickness. I tried a couple of different types of glue, some dissolved the foam and some didn't hold at all. Liquid nails did the trick, and at about $1.25 a canister at WalMart, it's a pretty good deal too.
Gorilla Glue is the best.
I will have to try the Gorilla. I just laminated flat sheets of blue foam board with water based contact adhesive. Seems to be holding ok. The tube of foamboard adhesive PL was horrible. The stuff never dried between sheets.
I even bought the most expensive brand. Waste. For carving laminated foam, I wonder if the liquid nails would be a problem to cut? How about Gorilla?
can you carve through it?
Pete
I even bought the most expensive brand. Waste. For carving laminated foam, I wonder if the liquid nails would be a problem to cut? How about Gorilla?
can you carve through it?
Pete
I can usually cut right through any glu- but, gotta make sure it's COMPLETELY dry, or it'll gum up your saw! Trust me- give Gorilla a try, you'll be a believer! That stuff aint comin apart once it's glued together!
Make sure you wet both sides, use a minimal amount of glue, and clamp it together (or weight it down). 1-2 hours later, you'll see what I mean! Let us know how it works out!
Make sure you wet both sides, use a minimal amount of glue, and clamp it together (or weight it down). 1-2 hours later, you'll see what I mean! Let us know how it works out!
Is Gorilla glue easily sand-able? I did get a bottle yesterday while I was out, however I haven't used it yet. Prior to going out I did bond some more styrofoam using LN's, and while I seriously doubt it's coming apart, I do have doubts about sanding away the excess that was squeezed from between the layers.
I've got a lot to do today, but rest assured that giving the gorilla a try is one of 'em!!
I've got a lot to do today, but rest assured that giving the gorilla a try is one of 'em!!
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