Glue How-To

Applying heat is one of the most effective ways to get PVA Glue to dry faster. However, you need to be careful about the source of heat you’re using to dry the glue because extreme heat might be damaging to the surface you applied the glue on and the glue itself. So, can you dry…

PVA glue is popularly used in craft projects because it can bond quickly and strongly with various kinds of surfaces. However, many crafters get impatient while waiting for the PVA glue on their project to dry, so they’ll try to get the glue to dry faster by applying some heat. So, can you dry PVA…

 Hot glue is considered to be safe for household use as it’s made from non-toxic and acid-free ingredients. However, it can release some fumes when it’s applied which raises some concerns regarding whether these fumes are safe to be inhaled. So, are hot glue fumes toxic? Hot glue fumes are normally not toxic as the…

Melamine is a hard resin material that’s chemically manufactured. It’s used to make construction materials, kitchen utensils, and other objects. Although melamine is highly durable, it might still break or chip which is why many wonder whether adhesives can be used to repair it. So, will glue stick to melamine? Glue will stick to melanin…

Drywall is typically installed by securing the sheets to studs in the wall using 2-inch nails or screws. However, in some installations, DIY homeowners prefer to glue the drywall sheets to the studs instead. So, why glue drywall to studs? Gluing drywall to studs will help speed up the installation process and make it a…

Drywall has been used as a construction finishing material to create walls and ceilings for many years. Although the process of installing drywall is quite simple, it can be time-consuming and might require expensive materials including nails and screws. That’s why most DIY homeowners prefer to use glue instead. So, when to glue drywall? It’s…

Hanging up posters, photos, or artwork on a wall can be difficult especially if the wall is painted or textured. Some kinds of glue or tapes are too weak to effectively form a bond with the wall while other kinds will bond too strongly with the wall causing them to leave a leftover residue that…

Resin has been used for industrial purposes for many years. It’s most commonly used to make as a coating substance for furniture to make it easier to clean and more recently DIY crafters started using it to make casting molds for jewelry, keychains, and other items. However, resin is considered too expensive which is why…