Liquid nails - applications and advantages
Liquid nails are a relatively recent novelty and represent a unique construction adhesive that is distinguished by its unusual composition. They are based on a fine fractional filler, a strong synthetically created rubber, a specific type of clay and a variety of polymers.
Undoubtedly significant positive moment in the use of these nails is their ability to withstand significant loads and glue together even poorly adjacent materials and surfaces. Also liquid nails are attracted by convenience in work and increased degree of plasticity. True, the shelf life of such a material is relatively small - just over a year.
How to choose liquid nails?
When choosing liquid nails, carefully study the composition: it should not contain calcium carbonate or ordinary chalk. This widespread component does not have the best effect on the degree of efficiency and the level of stickiness.
Also make sure that the glue does not contain toluene and acetone, which are characterized by a specific unpleasant odor. These substances are very toxic, non-ecological and harmful to the human body. Among other things, they have a poor influence on the level of adhesion of the material.
At the moment there are two main types of liquid nails: neoprene ( toxic, harmful and have an unpleasant smell) and water-based .
The latter are harmless, environmentally friendly, but such liquid nails for the bathroom are not at all suitable and are used only for porous materials that are not afraid of high humidity. They are used mainly for gluing plastic structures.
What else should I look for when using liquid nails?
Subspecies of liquid nails differ in the time of gluing surfaces, in terms of strength, in the content of harmful components, in resistance to humidity, various fungi and temperature changes.
The scope of liquid nails is known for a wide range. For example, liquid nails for mirrors are notable for their increased degree of bonding and a transparent structure.
A liquid nails for ceramic tiles and bathrooms are distinguished by a high level of setting, elasticity, water resistance, durability and high strength. In addition, this material is used for gluing drywall, cork, wood, glass and all ceramics.
How to use liquid nails - general rules for
So, how to use liquid nails ?In order to correctly and correctly glue the surface, it is enough to follow simple instructions:
- Degrease and clean the surface.
- Apply liquid nails as dots or snakes with a special gun. If you do not know how to use a gun for liquid nails, then it does not matter - it is enough to buy a used building syringe.
- Wait 1-2 minutes and bring the second surface to be glued, connect the structure.
- Wait about 6 minutes and reseal the surfaces to each other.
During the next 10-15 minutes, the position of the bonded surfaces can be adjusted relative to each other. The glue dries within 24 hours.
In work, it is possible to get liquid adhesive on undesirable places. Just in case, remember how to wipe liquid nails. For this, if the glue has not dried to the end, use a soft spatula and white spirit. If it finally hardens, then you will need a hard spatula or skin.