Contact cement is great for bonding plastics to countertops and veneers to cabinets. Contact cement also works well with rubber, glass, metal and leather. Contact cement is typically used on objects that are difficult to clamp together to use other types of adhesives. Here's how to apply contact cement. more »

Contact cement is one of the best bonding agents for long time durability. Once applied, it is nearly impossible to rip apart, because in its wet form it will stick to a variety of surfaces, and in it’s tacky to dry form it will stick only to other layers of contact cement. It’s great for countertops, attaching baseboards to places where nails or screws are impossible, installing laminate, and more. You can even reattach things like rubber pieces that sometimes wear on a vehicle. Contact cement will nearly do it all. more »

Contact cement is a form of adhesive that is commonly used for bonding unlike surfaces, such as Formica and wooden counter tops. To work properly, the adhesive must be applied to both surfaces. The cement is allowed to dry slightly and then the two surfaces are pressed together. Contact cement forms strong bonds very quickly once the surfaces are brought together, making it a popular choice for items that can be difficult to clamp. This rapid bonding ability can make contact cement difficult to remove if it happens to fall upon an undesirable surface. more »

Contact cement is used for model building and several other work and home crafts. It dries quickly and so can be difficult to remove from most any surface. It's not impossible, though -- with the right tools and instructions. Here we will look at a simple and efficient way to remove contact cement from the floor. more »

Your cabinets have taken a beating over the years. Refacing your old, dirty and beaten cabinets is not difficult. The right type of glue for refacing your cabinets is a flammable contact cement. Non-flammable contact cement or glue will not stay bonded in high-heat areas like by a stove, in direct sunlight or other heat source. more »

Mylar is a plastic film that is created by DuPont. Mylar has chemical properties that make it difficult to adhere to other materials. Spray contact cement, such as 3M Super 77 multipurpose adhesive, is capable of adhering Mylar to another material. The proper procedure should be followed when using spray contact cement. This will ensure a good bond between the material and Mylar that should be almost impossible to break. more »

Laminate is hard plastic in sheet form, pressed into specific textures and colors, that can be used to provide a durable, waterproof surface for kitchen countertops. The laminate is applied with contact cement, a form of glue that is allowed to partially set before putting it in place, and which will bond instantly with other surfaces that have contact cement on them. You can laminate over either a bare wood countertop frame or existing laminate, as long as the old laminate is not coming loose anywhere. more »

One of the easiest and most effective ways to refinish an old, worn-out laminate counter top is with new laminate. Laminate is a thin, hard sheet of plastic or other manufactured material that's glued down with chemical contact cement to provide a smooth, unbroken surface over the counter top. Contact cement is a little tricky to work with, but will provide an airtight seal if done properly. Talk to your home improvement store about buying the necessary laminate, cement and routing bit. more »

Boat carpet is made from tightly set nylon or polypropylene yarn with a UV coating in a rubberized, non-absorbent backing. While there are various weights and colors including the luxury multi-textured types used in yachts, they all glue to the deck with trim bond or contact cement, without underlay. more »