How to choose a glue for foam plastic

In any room, the final completion of the design composition gives the decoration of the ceiling. You can decorate this part of the room in various ways. The most accessible and simple is the finishing with tiles and panels of foam plastic with the use of glue. How to choose a glue for polystyrene?

The main requirements for such components - the ability to grasp well, as well as non-toxic, because in most cases, these compounds are used to decorate the living space.

A great popularity in the construction market purchased adhesives, made on a water basis. They suit consumers both in terms of performance and environmental friendliness. In addition, water is an excellent moisturizer, therefore, high-quality gluing of materials having a porous hygroscopic structure is achieved: wood, gypsum board, styropor (foam), MDF, fiberboard, chipboard.

Most often, such an adhesive for foam is produced with the use of additives, which can be natural (cellulose, bone glue) or synthetic. When working with a composition that includes natural supplements, it should take into account its specific feature: in the air cushion under the tile can develop harmful microorganisms that can adversely affect human health. Here priming the surface with bactericidal-fungicidal preparations will help.

Adhesive for foam plastic water-based has one drawback - it dries for a long time. Not suitable for such glue and for finishing works performed at a low temperature, starting from +4 degrees. Typically, the temperature thresholds of such adhesives are indicated in the instructions for use.

When it is required to quickly mount a ceiling coating, it is better to use an adhesive based on some kind of solvent. They can be alcohol, acetone, toluene. The base instantly evaporates, and the work progresses very quickly. It is necessary only to be careful and accurate, because any inaccuracy will lead to additional costs of finishing material.

Adhesives, which include epoxy, polyester resins, polyurethane, silicone, acrylate derivatives, are called compounds. Their solidification occurs very quickly, at exactly the time allotted.

For ceiling finishing, the use of compounds is limited: high price and strict rules are affected, which should be strictly observed when mixing components. Such formulations are more applicable for the connection of metals, plastics.

Arrangement of ceilings of industrial facilities, warehouses, where systematic cleaning is provided for from dirt, soot, dust, it is better to produce with the help of hot melt adhesive. At high temperatures, after chemical reactions, the adhesion of materials is extremely reliable.

For the decoration of ceilings, foam glue for foam, and also "liquid nails" can be used. "Liquid nails" are directly designed for fixing tiles.

The product received its name because of the method of application to the surface - pointwise, with intervals of 5-10 cm, and bond strength.

Universal adhesive for foam is used in those situations where it is difficult to achieve a close fit of the connecting surfaces.

Now you know how to glue the foam. Successful repair to you!