Adhesive

A substance used to attach one surface to another, such as cement or glue. A number of types of adhesive are used in upholstery and furniture making.

• PVA is both popular and effective for bonding two wooden surfaces together.
• Epoxy resins are sometimes used for joining timbers known to be difficult to glue.
• Hot melt glues and contact adhesive are popular for upholstery work.
• Cyanoacrylate (or super glue) has found ready use for quick and easy jobs but is expensive.