Construction Adhesive
Construction Adhesive: Strong, Heavy Duty Grab & Waterproof
Adiseal construction adhesive is a heavy duty adhesive designed to provide a strong bond on construction building materials like concrete, wood, plastic, brick, stone, metal and may other materials. It has been shown to be the strongest adhesive in an independent adhesive strength test. Whether Adiseal is used for professional use or for DIY applications in building projects, Adiseal provides a high-strength, heavy-duty, flexible, waterproof, solvent-free and durable adhesive bond. Its weatherproof properties makes it a suitable exterior grade construction adhesive sealant as well as for interior use.
What is the best construction adhesive?
In an independent construction adhesive strength test by Ultimate Handyman in the UK, Adiseal proved to be the best adhesive. Adiseal’s remarkable heavy duty performance surpassed all competitors, displaying over three times the strength of the next best product.
The test had to be abandoned because the screws holding the metal sheet down began to rip out, and the hydraulic ram seal even broke due to Adiseal’s incredible strength. It exceeded the capacity of the test rig to handle.
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What about other construction adhesives?
Other adhesives were not tested in this video as they had already been tested previously by Ultimate Handyman. In these previous tests, products from Soudal, Everbuild, Geocel & C-Tec CT1 were tested along with the old formula of Adiseal.
What are the benefits of Adiseal construction adhesive?
Materials Adiseal heavy duty construction adhesive bonds
Adiseal will successfully stick the following items in many building adhesive bonding applications:
Details of benefits
Strongest waterproof construction adhesive
Adiseal is the strongest waterproof construction adhesive sealant, suitable for dry, damp, wet, and underwater applications. It also offers excellent resistance to mould growth. In tests, Adiseal demonstrated superior performance and the strongest resistance to mould. Adiseal properties make it ideal as a waterproof construction adhesive for outdoor use as well a for indoor use.
Clear construction adhesive in water
In our test, Adiseal Ultra clear construction adhesive sealant outperformed other products by maintaining its clarity in a cup of water, while competing clear products turned white.
Adiseal Ultra clear adhesive is transparent unlike other clear adhesive products that say clear on the tube but turn out cloudy instead on application.
Exterior uses
Adiseal serves as an ideal exterior construction adhesive sealant due to its waterproof properties and ability to withstand various weather conditions.
Instant Grab
Adiseal boasts a high initial grab, providing a strong hold on dry or wet surfaces. For even stronger heavy-duty instant grab adhesive, Adiseal Hi-Grab offers enhanced holding strength, eliminating the need for temporary supports while the adhesive dries.
Gap Filling Adhesive
Adiseal offers high gap fill for uneven surfaces and remains in place without slumping, making it suitable for overhead and vertical applications, ensuring a secure bond.
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Flexible Construction Adhesive
Adiseal is a flexible construction adhesive which remains non-brittle. Adhesive bonds are exposed to stress due to various external factors like vibration, expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes in the air. Non-flexible adhesives are brittle and prone to cracking whereas a flexible adhesive will be able absorb the stresses without becoming brittle or breaking.
Solvent Free
Adiseal is a non solvent based construction adhesive sealant. Unlike solvent-based adhesives, Adiseal is safe to use on delicate materials like mirror backing and polystyrene, as it is solvent-free. This makes it the ideal choice for projects involving sensitive materials.
No Shrinkage or Cracking
Unlike solvent-based adhesives, Adiseal doesn’t shrink or crack during curing, thanks to its solvent-free composition, resulting in a stronger bond.
EC1 Plus certified
Adiseal contains no VOC and has been certified the top certification, EC1 Plus.
ISEGA Certified
Not all construction adhesives are suitable for use in food preparation areas. Adiseal is suitable and has been certified ISEGA to show it’s suitable for use in kitchens and other food preparation areas.
How to use construction adhesive
How to use construction adhesive
- Prepare the Surfaces
Prepare the surfaces by cleaning them thoroughly to remove dust, grease, or old adhesive, ensuring they are dry before bonding.
- Cut the Cartridge
If you are using a cartridge-based construction adhesive, use a utility knife to cut off the tip of the cartridge. The size of the opening will depend on the desired bead size and the project requirements.
- Apply the Adhesive
Squeeze the trigger of the caulking gun or adhesive applicator to start applying the adhesive in a continuous bead along the surface.
- Press Surfaces Together
Press the surfaces together firmly to establish proper contact between the adhesive and both materials. Clamps or other supports can help maintain this pressure during the curing process if needed.
- Clean Excess Adhesive
Use a clean cloth or a putty knife to remove any excess adhesive that may have squeezed out from the bond line.
- Curing Time
Let the product cure completely before subjecting it to stress or load. The curing duration may vary based on factors like temperature, humidity, and the adhesive type.
Tip: To store Adiseal once opened, leave about 1cm worth of product out of the nozzle and store the tube upright in a cool dry place. Adiseal requires moisture for it to cure. The exposed part out of the nozzle will cure creating a cap. To re-use Adiseal, pull the cured part out or cut the nozzle until the uncured part is reached.
Construction adhesive for concrete
Adiseal is a versatile construction adhesive for concrete and other materials. It can be applied to porous materials without sealing the concrete beforehand, as it bonds directly to porous concrete. Our concrete demonstration block shows its heavy duty adhesive strength in attaching different materials to concrete.
On the concrete demo block, no primer was used to seal it before applying Adiseal adhesive sealant. It was simply cleaned thoroughly by brushing it. A fine brush like a painting brush helps remove fine dust.
Construction adhesive for stone
Adiseal builders adhesive creates a strong, waterproof bond on stone surfaces like marble and granite. Adiseal Hi-Grab offers a powerful instant grip, eliminating the need for temporary supports during setting. Stones don’t require pre-sealing as Adiseal doesn’t bleed or stain them.
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Colours
Adiseal adhesive and sealant is available in the following colours:
- White adhesive and white sealant
- Black adhesive and black sealant
- Grey adhesive and grey sealant
- Clear adhesive and clear sealant
- Brown adhesive and brown sealant
Adiseal can also be manufactured in any RAL colour.
Helpful Advice and Tips
Minimize gap
When joining misaligned materials, gaps may occur upon compression. Certain adhesives and glues, particularly those that are runny or shrink during curing (such as solvent and water-based types), can leave these gaps filled only with air, leading to a weaker bond. While some adhesives like polyurethane expand into these gaps, forming a foam-like material, this type of adhesive often exhibits weak cohesive strength, resulting in a weaker bond. Adhesion failure occurs when the adhesive breaks away from the material’s surface, while cohesive failure happens when the adhesive material itself breaks apart. To achieve optimal bonding strength, minimize any gaps by cutting, filing, or sanding the material surfaces to ensure a close match and firmly pressing the two materials together.
Scratch surface
Gently scratching smooth materials can improve the surface area for adhesive bonding. However, avoid scratching too deeply to prevent gaps and potential weakening of the bond, as previously mentioned.
Adhesion promoter
Certain materials, notably plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyurethane, pose challenges for adhesion. Employing a suitable adhesion promoter can enhance the adhesive’s ability to adhere to these materials.
Clean surface
Before applying adhesive or sealant, thoroughly clean surfaces. Remove any oil, grease, dirt, and dust from both surfaces using solvents, alcohol, or detergent-based cleaners. Use a vacuum or a fine brush, like a painting brush, for dust removal. Avoid applying adhesive to painted surfaces as the paint may not be securely attached to the material, leading to potential peeling before adhesive failure.
Wetting surface
Some products, like Adiseal adhesive sealant, depend on moisture for curing, usually obtained from the air or the applied material. When using adhesive between two non-porous materials such as metal or plastic, it’s recommended to lightly sprinkle or brush a small amount of water before applying the adhesive.
Apply the adhesive
To achieve a stronger bond, cover as much surface area as possible when applying adhesive. After application, thoroughly spread the adhesive using a spatula or plastic card.
Temporary supports
Adhesives need time to cure and reach their full strength. During this curing process, it’s essential to prevent materials from shifting. Use temporary supports like clamps, weights, tape, or balanced objects to hold items in place. Apply firm pressure without damaging the materials. Avoid moving them during curing, as this can weaken the bond. Once the adhesive is fully cured, safely remove the temporary supports.
Clean excess
After pressing the two materials together, if excess adhesive squeezes out, promptly wipe it away with a cloth before it cures. Once the adhesive has cured, removal may necessitate mechanical methods. For example, softer adhesives like Adiseal can be cut with a sharp tool such as a knife or clay wire, while harder adhesives may require chiseling or sanding.
Where to buy construction adhesive UK
To buy construction adhesive in the UK, please contact us for your nearest stockist. For customers outside of the UK, you can buy Adiseal construction adhesive from your local distributor. If there is no distributor in your country, visit www.guglue.com for worldwide shipping.
Frequently asked questions about construction adhesive
Adiseal has been shown to be the strongest construction adhesive in an independent adhesive strength test carried out by Ultimate Handyman. Adiseal was shown to be over 3 times stronger than the next best product.
Yes, there are construction adhesives specifically designed for outdoor use. These adhesives are formulated to withstand exposure to moisture, temperature variations, and other environmental factors.
The hardness of construction adhesive depends on the type of product. Adiseal has been formulated to stay permanently flexible. This gives it the advantage of providing a durable and non-brittle bond.
It is possible to use it as glue if the surface area there it needs to be applied to is large. As a general rule, it is better to use glue for bonding items with small surface areas and adhesive on large surface areas.
Adiseal has been shown to be the strongest construction adhesive in an independent adhesive strength test. Adiseal was found to be over 3 times stronger than any other adhesive tested and the the adhesive bond did not break at even over 3123 psi whereas all other adhesives broke at 1115 psi or less.
Adiseal has been shown to be the strongest construction adhesive in an independent adhesive strength test. It will provide a strong, flexible, waterproof and highly durable adhesive bond on stone of different types like marble and granite to name a few. Adiseal Hi-Grab also has a strong heavy-duty instant grab to hold the stone in place, eliminating the need for temporary supports until the adhesive cures.
In an independent adhesive strength test, when testing the adhesive bond strength on Adiseal, it did not break at over 3123 psi. In fact the screws holding the test rig down to a table started to rip out before the adhesive could break, forcing the test on Adiseal to be stopped prematurely as it was even stronger than the screws.