When assembling wooden houses or wooden book nooks, one essential step is to use glue to bond materials like boards, paper cuttings or cloth. There are various types of adhesives available, each with its unique features. Rolife chose two kinds of glue to use for DIY products, which are white latex glue and liquid glue. This article will introduce advantages and disadvantages of these two kinds of glue and other recommended glue we can use.
Advantages and disadvantages of white latex glue
White latex glue has a milk white color. As the most widely used and oldest water-soluble adhesive, it can be used on a wide range of surfaces, including paper, cardboard, fabric, and wood.
Advantages
- Non toxic
- Non flammable
- Safe and eco-friendly
- Easy to use and clean up
Disadvantages
- Poor water resistance
- Poor creep resistance (Heating may affect its performance.)
- Not easy to be kept in a low temperature environment
Advantages and disadvantages of liquid glue
Liquid glue is a type of adhesive that is made by dissolving polymers or resins in alcohol. It is commonly used in various industries, including printing, packaging, and woodworking, due to its strong bonding properties.
Advantages
- Transparent and colorless
- Leave no visible marks after drying
Disadvantages
- Have a strong smell
- Not easy to dry
- Flammable
- Thick texture
Common glue for DIY and craft
Due to customs policy in international shipping, the glue may not be included for some products so please prepare them by yourself. There is other available glue recommended to use in addition to two kinds of glue mentioned above.
- Hot glue.
Hot glue is a versatile adhesive that can be used in a variety of crafts and DIY projects. Hot glue guns usually have different sizes and the glue dries within a few seconds. It is moderately strong and works on most materials. Remember to be careful and keep it away from children when using due to its heat.
- Wood glue
Wood glue is water-based glue, like white latex glue. It is typically in yellow color and can be used on many wood gluing projects.
- Tacky glue
Tacky glue is like a stronger white latex glue. It has a strong bond and is flexible. It is great for most projects.
In conclusion, every glue has its own advantages and disadvantages. Taking bonding strength, safety and environmental protection into consideration, our product chose liquid glue and white latex glue to use. However, the overseas products may not include glue because of customs policy in international shipping. It is advisable to prepare these two kinds of glue or other glue that are useful and available for you. At last, any kind of glue has a shelf life, and make sure it is in the shelf life before use.