Adhesives: Sometimes moisture is your friend

We are so conditioned to be wary of moisture that it sounds odd to say that there are times when a little bit of moisture is definitely of assistance. As the summer temperatures hit us hard, key products such as polyurethane based construction adhesives, wood adhesives and foams will all adhere better with just a little bit of moisture applied to the surface first – with a wipe from a damp cloth or mist with a spray bottle.

This is because these products are moisture-cured, so as our summer temperatures rise both curing and adhesion rates decline. The tip from our Technical team is.. apply a small amount of water and you’ll get a better result! For more helpful tips from Soudal, check out the ‘Soudal Knowledge Builders’ section of our website https://soudal.co.nz/extras-2/knowledge-builders/#

This Technical Tip was supplied by NZCB National Partner Soudal. Soudal are a key supplier of sealants, foams and adhesives to tradies under our iconic Gorilla brand. For over 30 years Gorilla Grip, Foam, Glues and Silicones have proven their quality, reliability and technical performance in kiwi conditions. www.soudal.co.nz

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