Glues, Adhesives & Tapes

Glues, adhesives, and tapes power fast, clean bonding, sealing, masking, and mounting for DIY repair, construction, woodworking, automotive, and crafts. From building cabinets to patching trim, these products create strong joints, protect surfaces, and speed up paint projects. The Paint, Glues, Adhesives & Tapes section offers options that improve accuracy, reduce mess, and save time—whether you need a permanent structural bond, a temporary hold, or a tape that peels off cleanly after painting. Choose products engineered for wood, metal, plastic, glass, drywall, and masonry.

Popular glue types include PVA wood glue for furniture and joinery, two‑part epoxies for high strength and gap filling, cyanoacrylate (super glue) for small, quick repairs, polyurethane for moisture‑resistant bonds, contact cement for laminates, and construction adhesives for heavy-duty installation. Spray adhesives handle large surfaces and crafts; hot‑melt sticks in a glue gun offer fast, controllable bonds. Compare open time, clamp time, cure time, viscosity, and temperature range. Look for waterproof, food‑safe, or flexible formulations where needed, and match each adhesive to the substrate and expected load.

Tapes cover masking, painting, sealing, insulation, and mounting. Painter’s tape delivers crisp paint lines and clean removal; masking tape handles general tasks. Duct tape offers rugged, tearable fixes; electrical tape insulates and color‑codes wiring. Double‑sided and mounting tapes provide tool‑free installation of trim, hooks, and signage. Foam and VHB‑style tapes conform to uneven surfaces. Packing and strapping tapes secure shipments. Specialty options like gaffer, aluminum foil, and heat‑resistant tapes serve stage work, HVAC, and high‑temp repairs. Evaluate adhesive strength, UV resistance, width, and clean‑removal ratings.

For best results: clean and dry surfaces, test on a small area, clamp where recommended, respect cure times, and work in ventilated spaces. Store products sealed and temperature‑stable. Use adhesive removers for cleanup and check compatibility with paints and finishes.