Some adhesives become hard and brittle after they dry, while other types remain pliable after they dry. This makes different adhesives better for different projects. For example, if you use glue to repair a cabinet joint, it would make no sense to use an adhesive that doesn't become hard when it dries; but using two different types of materials might require a more flexible glue due to their different expansion and contraction properties. When using a stiff drying glue, it would easily break away from the material.





You will want an adhesive that is resistant to chemicals if the material you are gluing will be subject to any chemicals. For instance, when gluing a piece of your kitchen counter you will likely, in the future, use household cleaners. Many of them have chemicals which would eat away an adhesive, so a chemical resistant glue would be perfect.





The enivornment is another factor you should consider when choosing a glue. For example, you will want to choose an adhesive that is water repellant if what you will be gluing will remain in an area of high humidity or constant exposure to moisture.





Because of so many different adhesives and project, not all adhesives can be used for all projects.

• A common type of adhesive is the glue used in a hot glue gun. It's a medium strength glue which dries quickly Craft projects typically use a hot glue adhesive.


• Epoxy glue is another type of adhesive and it must be mixed before it can be used. Overall, this strong bonding glue is best used on non-porous material, except for plastic. Epoxy glue will dissolve plastic.


• When clamping is not an option, contact cement is an often used adhesive. Contact cement is a strong adhesive and bonds permanently once applied.


• White glue is another adhesive with medium bonding strength. Because this glue is not water repellant it is best used on paper and cloth.


• Animal glue, the first glue that people used, is still widely in use. In liquid form, Animal glue can be applied cold or hot. This is a very strong type of glue that is used in projects such as building furniture.

Picking the right adhesive for your project can make all the difference in whether that glue will hold for a long time. Always remember that you still need to read the directions even on a substance as simple as glue because many of the glues are toxic and even flammable.

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