Glass glue is an indispensable thing in decoration now, but which kind of glass glue should be used for toilets? How to choose glass glue? The following editor will analyze it for everyone.
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1. The quality of glass glue can be inspected from the aspects of viscosity, tension, whether it is mildew-proof, whether it is easy to clean, and whether it will change color. From the perspective of color, glass glue has various colors, such as white, black, colored, etc., and transparent color.
2. Acidic silicone glass glue: It has a wide range of bonding, and has excellent adhesion to most building materials such as glass, aluminum, and oil-free wood. But it cannot be used for bonding ceramics, marble, etc.
3. Neutral silicone glass glue: It can be used to bond ceramic sanitary ware, marble, etc.
4. There are many types of glass glue on the market, including acid glass glue, neutral weather-resistant glue, silicic acid neutral structural glue, silicone stone glue, neutral anti-mildew glue, hollow glass glue, special glue for aluminum-plastic panels, aquarium glue, etc. Special glue, special glue for large glass, special glue for bathroom anti-mildew, acid structural glue, etc.
Before buying glass glue, you should read the instruction manual carefully.
Although glass glue is very inconspicuous, it is the most frequently used auxiliary material in the process of home decoration, such as bonding cabinet countertops and kitchen walls, fixing basins and toilets, etc., it must be used. Because some consumers do not understand the performance of glass glue, they often “get two bottles” casually, and use the same glass glue no matter what material is bonded. In fact, glass glue with different properties is suitable for different situations. If the wrong glass glue is used, it will cause the strip to break, mold, and even cause troubles such as leaking windows and countertops. Therefore, consumers should choose glass glue according to specific uses.
Glass glue for home improvement is mostly silicone material, which can be divided into three types according to their properties: neutral glass glue, acid glass glue and water-based glass glue. Acidic glass glue has strong bonding force and is corrosive to some materials. The applicable materials are limited, and the pungent smell is also strong; neutral glass glue is suitable for various materials such as marble, metal, glass, etc., and the pungent smell is less, but the bonding force is strong. Relatively weak; water-based glass glue has weak cohesion and slow curing process, but it can be painted on after it dries out, so it is less used in the home improvement process.
Because many people do not understand the properties of glass glue, they tend to reverse the use of neutral glass glue and acid glass glue, which will cause unnecessary troubles. For example, if acid glass glue is used to install a mirror, the mercury on the back will be corroded. For toilets, you should use quick-drying acid glass glue, so how can you choose good quality glass glue? Next, let’s talk about how to choose glass glue.
Most of the glass glue sold on the market now has functions such as mildew resistance and weather resistance (high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance), and consumers should choose according to actual needs. Generally speaking, bathroom basins, toilets, and kitchen countertops should choose glass glue with anti-mold properties, which can be acidic or neutral; metal ceilings, shower rooms, and mirrors should choose anti-mold neutral glass glue. , instead of acidic ones; weather-resistant neutral glass glue should be selected for hoods, stoves, and windows. Fish tanks have high requirements on the waterproof and bonding performance of glass glue. Acid structural sealant should be used, and new type of polyurethane glass glue can also be used, but its price is relatively high. A bottle of 300ml glass glue is about 100 yuan.
The packaging of most glass glues will indicate the materials they are suitable for bonding, and some will indicate the bonding strength when different materials are bonded. It is best for consumers to read the instructions carefully when purchasing glass glue.
Don’t be cheap and save trouble
According to reports, an ordinary house with 3 bedrooms and 2 halls may need about 15 pieces of glass glue. If the price of mid-range glass glue is 40 yuan per piece, it will cost about 600 yuan. In addition, during the decoration process, some construction teams often wait until they are used before notifying the owners to buy glass glue. Some owners, in order to save money and save trouble, go to the nearest market to buy low-priced glue, and the possibility of buying inferior products is very high.
Although the price of low-grade glass glue is cheap, and some can even buy a bottle for a few dollars, its adhesive force (viscosity, tensile force), crack resistance, shrinkage resistance, and aging resistance are much worse than brand glass glue. It will affect the quality and service life of the project, and in serious cases, it may cause rework and delay the construction period. Therefore, consumers should shop around when purchasing glass glue, so as not to affect the life of interior decoration.
So, how can we buy qualified glass glue? First of all, it is best for consumers to go to well-known stores to buy brand glass glue; secondly, they can check whether the information on the package is complete and true, such as the name of the manufacturer, date of manufacture, There are no certificates of conformity, quality assurance certificates, product inspection reports, etc.; finally, consumers can first buy a bottle and go home to test the glue to see if the smell is unpleasant, whether there are particles and bubbles, whether the curing time meets the product description, etc.
