Bison Glue Guide

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How to Choose the Right Bison Adhesive

Selecting the correct adhesive is crucial for ensuring strong, long-lasting bonds between materials. Bison offers a wide range of high-quality adhesives tailored for different applications. To make the selection process easier, you can refer to the Bison Glue Guide, which provides clear recommendations based on the materials you are working with.

Follow these steps to find the best adhesive for your needs:

Identify the Material You Need to Bond

The type of adhesive required depends primarily on the materials you are gluing. Different materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, glass, fabric, or ceramics, have unique bonding requirements. Understanding the nature of the materials will help you choose an adhesive that provides the best adhesion and durability.

Use the Left Column of the Glue Guide to Select Your Material

Locate the material you want to glue in the left column of the Bison Glue Guide. This column lists various materials commonly used in DIY projects, repairs, and professional applications. Identifying your material correctly ensures that you select an adhesive designed to provide the strongest bond for that specific surface.

Determine the Substrate Material

Look at the top row of the Bison Glue Guide to identify the substrate material—the surface to which you will be bonding your material. This step is crucial because some adhesives work well for specific material combinations but may not be as effective for others.

Find the Recommended Bison Adhesive

Once you locate both your material (left column) and the corresponding substrate (top row), follow the grid to see which Bison adhesives are recommended. The names in the intersecting columns indicate the adhesives that work best for your chosen materials.

Choose the Best Adhesive Option

The first product listed in the grid is the best choice for achieving a strong, durable bond. If multiple options are available, consider factors such as drying time, water resistance, flexibility, or temperature tolerance to determine the most suitable adhesive for your project.

By following these steps, you can confidently select the right Bison adhesive for any application, ensuring optimal performance and long-lasting results.

For further advise, please feel free to contact one of our technical experts! Looking for Bison adhesive products outside of the UK? Please contact Bison directly for your nearest distributor via the Bison contact page. Download the digital copy of the digital glue guide.

The full UK product range can be explored in our Bison digital catalogue.

Material to be bonded:The surface is:
Same materialWood/ChipboardConcrete/Brick/PlasterMetal/Rigid PVC/Glass
AAluminium foil (f.e. radiator foil)Bison KitBison KitBison KitBison Kit
BBalsa wood (model making)UniversalUniversalMontagekitPower Adhesive
CCanvasTextileBison KitBison KitBison Kit
CardboardSuper WoodSuper WoodBison KitBison Kit
CeramicsEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinutePower Adhesive
ConcreteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinutePower Adhesive
DDecorative frames
plasterMontagekitMontagekitMontagekitMontagekit
polystyrene foam/ polyurethane foamPoly MaxMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
Drainage (PVC pipes / fittings)PVC Cement KitMontagekitMontagekitMontagekit
EEnamelEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 Minute
FFeltTextileBison KitBison KitBison Kit
Floorcovering
floorcovering - jute-/felt-backed-Bison KitBison KitBison Kit
floorcovering - rubber-backed-Bison KitBison KitBison Kit
floorcovering on stairs-Bison KitBison KitBison Kit
rubber tilesPower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower Adhesive
Foam materials
foam rubber/foam plasticBison KitBison KitMontagekitBison Kit
polystyrene foam - foilPower AdhesiveMontagekitMontagekitSpray Adhesive
polystyrene foam - hobbyMax RepairMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
polystyrene foam - sheetsPower AdhesiveMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
polyurethane foam - rigidBison KitMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
Formica® (hard plastic laminate)Bison KitBison KitBison KitBison Kit
GGlass
crystal (clear)GlassEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 Minute
glassGlassPoly MaxPoly MaxPoly Max
glass panes (aquarium / show case)Silicone SealantPoly MaxPoly MaxPoly Max
IImitation leatherVinyl PlasticVinyl PlasticVinyl PlasticVinyl Plastic
Insulation materials
glass wool insulationBison KitMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
mineral woolMontagekitMontagekitMontagekitMontagekit
polystyrene foamPower AdhesiveMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
IvoryEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinutePower Adhesive
JJuteTextileBison KitBison KitBison Kit
LLaths (wood/PVC)MontagekitMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
LeatherBison KitBison KitBison KitBison Kit
MMetalEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 Minute
MirrorsMirrorMirrorMirrorMirror
PPanels
cement fibre boardPower AdhesiveMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
hardboard/compressed fibre boardMontagekitMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
HPL (Trespa®)Power AdhesivePoly MaxPoly MaxPoly Max
plasterboardMontagekitMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
plaster fibre boardPU MAX ExpressPU MAX ExpressMontagekitPoly Max
polystyrene foamPower AdhesiveMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
woodPU MAX ExpressPU MAX ExpressMontagekitPoly Max
wood wool cement slabsMontagekitMontagekitMontagekitMontagekit
Paper/cardboardUniversalUniversalBison KitBison Kit
Parquet
cork parquet---Bison Kit
laminated parquetSuper Wood---
Photographs-Bison KitBison KitBison Kit
Plastic
ABS/PVCHard PlasticPower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower Adhesive
bakeliteEpoxy 5 MinuteMontagekitMontagekitPower Adhesive
domestic utensils/toysHard PlasticPower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower Adhesive
nylon*----
polyacrylate (Acrylic glass, Perspex®)Hard PlasticPower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower Adhesive
polycarbonateHard PlasticPower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower Adhesive
polyesterHard PlasticPower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower Adhesive
polyethylene/polypropylene (PE/PP)/PTFE*----
rigid polystyrene (Model kits)Super GluePower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower Adhesive
vinyl (soft PVC / inflatables)Vinyl PlasticVinyl PlasticVinyl PlasticPower Adhesive
Pond foil
polyethylene (PE)*----
PVC (soft)Vinyl PlasticVinyl PlasticVinyl PlasticVinyl Plastic
rubber----
PorcelainEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 Minute
Posters/ReproductionsSpray AdhesiveBison KitBison KitBison Kit
PotteryEpoxy 5 MinuteUniversalPower AdhesivePower Adhesive
Precious stones (jewellery)Epoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinutePower Adhesive
RRainwear (PVC)Vinyl Plastic---
Rear view mirror (with metal base)---Car Mirror
RubberBison KitBison KitPower AdhesiveBison Kit
SShoe solesBison Kit---
Silicone*----
Skirting boardsMontagekitPoly MaxPoly MaxPoly Max
Stone
breeze blocksMontagekitMontagekitMontagekitMontagekit
brickEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 MinuteEpoxy 5 Minute
brick facings (strips)Epoxy 5 MinuteMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
graniteEpoxy 5 MinutePoly MaxPoly MaxPoly Max
marbleEpoxy 5 MinutePoly MaxPoly MaxPoly Max
SuedeBison KitBison KitBison KitBison Kit
TTerra CottaEpoxy 5 MinuteMontagekitEpoxy 5 MinutePoly Max
TextileTextileTextileBison KitBison Kit
Tiles
polystyrene foamPower AdhesiveMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max
rubber tilesPower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower AdhesivePower Adhesive
VVelvetTextileSuper WoodBison KitSpray Adhesive
VeneerBison KitBison Kit-Bison Kit
WWood (not treated)Super WoodPU MAX ExpressPU MAX ExpressPU MAX Express
Wooden frame worksMontagekitMontagekitMontagekitPoly Max

 

Posted on February 6, 2025 | by Matthew Cox |