Super Glue and Epoxy are two important choices of adhesives. What are adhesives? You probably ask this before reading this article. To define adhesive, it is a substance able of holding materials together in a resistance way by surface attachment. Thus, adhesives used in floors are variable. However, floors faced many problems during life. Such as separated floor, scratches and moistures. Whenever you think about repairing your floor, you will find several choices depending on the carrying agent and your floor’s problem. As mentioned before, Super Glue and Epoxy are two different adhesives often chosen for their strength in holding home floor and in the industrial settings. But, how to choose between it? Let’s explore some of the different uses of each adhesives in the following.
Super Glue
Super Glue. also known as fast acting glue and cyanoacrylate adhesive. It is a single component adhesive which comes as only one substance. Fast drying adhesive, super glue is-like its name said- formed with cyanoacrylate. Super glue helps in fixing smaller items and separated engineered wood floor. It is used in smaller doses such as finer floor’s details that require a good and perfect finish. However, this means that Super Glue will withstand any attempts to immediately separate the bound pieces. However, the glue won’t be able to withstand stress from an angle.
Also, super glue will emits fume when using it. Be careful, this fume contains dangerous chemical makeups. Be sure to ventilate the house and to put a face mask while working.
Plus, super glue is an economical product. Its price depends on size and type of glue you’re searching for. Different types existed such as super glue for laminate floor, for wood floor..
Finally, this fast acting glue is easy to apply and easy to remove. Thus, you can enjoy doing it yourself with a cheap products that helps you holding and fix small gaps in your floor.
Epoxy
Very resistant product to temperature, water, solvents and impact, Epoxy can be directly applied. Also, epoxy lasts forever. Used to fill large gaps, epoxy provides durable and strength bond. Thus it can used in different places such as restaurant kitchens, warehouses, basements and other places where temperature and water faced the floor.
Don’t forget to check the guidebook or the specific manufacturer’s guidelines when you want to apply it by yourself. Also, wear mask and safety goggles to protect yourself from its chemical and dangerous fume.
There is three main epoxy types, used to different purpose:
- Epoxy Acrylates: Used in moist environments and very low temperature, Epoxy acrylates considered as the best.
- Polyester Resins: Stands as one of the best thermoset resins, also used in low temperature environments where it resists with its mechanical strength, especially in fixing gaps.
- Pure epoxy: has a good resistance and adhesion. But it can’t be used in different temperature.
