Adhesive tape can be used in many different ways around the house and in various projects, but did you know that it can also do damage to your walls? While most people know that tape can cause damage to your hair and skin, it may come as a surprise that it can leave behind an…
If you’re new to the world of commercial printing and design, you may not have heard of adhesive vinyl paper before now or may not have even known it existed! What is it? What can you do with it? How can it help you in your business? These are just some of the questions we…
Sure, you’ve seen the many uses of adhesive vinyl and its many benefits, but have you ever stopped to wonder which side goes down? There are two sides to every piece of adhesive vinyl, and it’s essential to know which one to use when. With these tips on applying your adhesive vinyl, you can ensure…
Adhesives are used in packaging for all sorts of reasons, from keeping the package closed to improving the shelf life of the contents inside. When you’re looking to buy adhesives, there are many types to choose from, and each one has its own purpose and special use cases. Here are five most popular types of…
If you’re looking to glue something together and don’t have access to spray adhesive, don’t worry! Plenty of other options will get the job done just as well. The key, though, is to choose materials that will be compatible with whatever you’re gluing, so keep that in mind as you go through this list of…
In any construction project, whether it’s building a house, repairing some structural damage or simply making repairs to your own home, you’ll come across one or more of these 15 types of adhesives used in construction. Whether you’re doing the actual construction yourself or hiring someone else, you’ll want to know what type of adhesive…
Super glue is a famous for fast-acting adhesive that’s often used to repair small, delicate items. However, super glue isn’t the only type of adhesive that can be used to repair small items. There are several other types of fast-acting adhesives. So, what is the technical name for super glue type adhesives? The technical name…
Now that you have chosen the proper cement and additives for your project, you need to choose an adhesive to ensure your cement mix will stick together. But what are your options? Do you have one kind of cement adhesive? A cement adhesive is a substance used to bind cement with other materials in construction….
When you think of adhesives, you probably picture something sticky. But the history of adhesives is much more complex than that. These substances – sometimes referred to as ‘cohesive agents’ or ‘sticky substances’ – were used in very rudimentary ways in ancient times, but their use has continued to grow and evolve. Today there are…
Pressure-sensitive adhesive, commonly referred to as PSA, is an adhesive that becomes tacky when pressed and stays sticky once released. This makes PSA the perfect solution for label or tape applications that require a secondary layer of support. Instead of being applied directly to a surface, PSA is typically coated onto a backing material like…