Choosing the right adhesive or sealant
Use when: a customer asks which Bostik product suits their job.
Questions to ask
- What are you bonding or sealing (timber, tile, glass, metal, plastic, masonry)?
- Is it indoors, outdoors or in a wet area?
- Does the joint need to flex or move?
- How soon does it need to take load?
Quick guide
- Bathroom and kitchen joints: Seal 'N' Flex Wet Area sealant. Mould resistant. Touch dry in 30 minutes, full cure in 24 hours.
- General building and construction: Fix All. Bonds most surfaces, including damp ones. Full strength in 24-48 hours.
- Floor and wall tiles: Bostik Tile Adhesive (cement based). Allow 24 hours before grouting. Not for tiles over 600 mm without a flexible additive.
- Posters and light items: Blu Tack. Reusable, not for outdoor or heavy loads.
Cure times
- Cure times assume 23 degrees and 50% humidity. Cold or humid weather can double them.
Escalate to Technical Services when
- The job is structural or load bearing.
- The customer needs a written product recommendation or a warranty statement for a project.