In decoration, the selection and use of glue may seem inconspicuous, but it directly affects the durability and environmental protection of the home. Many people ignore this, and as a result, there are problems such as mold, cracking, gluing, and even excessive formaldehyde in the later stage.
Today, I'm here for youExplain in detail 4 kinds of glue commonly used in decoration,Teach you how to choose and use correctly and avoid stepping on pits!
The application of glass glue in our home decoration is quite extensive, and the use scenarios are very diverse.
Usage Scenarios:
1. Wet area:The kitchen countertop, around the wash basin, and all corners of the bathroom, including the installation of the toilet, etc., these places are often in contact with water, and the water vapor is relatively heavy, which is easy to breed mold, and glass glue can play its sealing role in these places.
2. Dry Zone:The gaps between doors and windows are sealed with glass glue, which can not only prevent wind but also make the overall appearance more beautiful; At the junction between the baseboard and the wall, glass glue can make the connection more tight; There are also wardrobes and other furniture edges, and glass glue is often used for the final touch.
Purchase points:
1. Wet area:In an environment with a lot of moisture, be sure to use mildew-proof glass glue. Ordinary glass glue is easy to mold and blacken, not to mention the appearance, and it may breed bacteria after a long time.
2. Dry Zone:When used in the dry area, it is necessary to choose a beauty glue with strong weather resistance, which is not easy to crack and will not shrink, and will not cause damage to the latex paint, which can well maintain the integrity of the wall and furniture.
Color Options:Anti-mildew glass glue is generally white or transparent; The beauty glue is best close to the color of the wall or cabinet to keep it beautiful.
Recommended Brands:Wacker, Toshiba, Soda, Alto, etc.
Structural adhesives are mainly responsible for connecting objects of different materials together in decoration.
Usage Scenarios:
Structural adhesives are often used in decoration to connect between wood, marble, glass and wall tiles, such as installing wooden decorative panels, or fixing marble countertops on cabinets, as well as at the junction between glass partitions and walls, etc., all of which are inseparable from the help of structural adhesives.
In addition, black structural adhesive is indispensable when sealing balcony windows, which not only has the role of fixing the window frame, but also plays a good role in sealing and waterproofing.
Purchase points:
Choose a product with strong viscosity and good weather resistance to ensure that it will not fall off during long-term use.
You should also pay attention to the choice of color, and black is used more when sealing the window.
Recommended Brands:Watt, Sika, Silicon Treasure, Baiyun, etc.
Styrofoam is also an indispensable glue in decoration, which can play a unique role in many special places.
Usage Scenarios:
The most common use of styrofoam is to fill the gap between the door and window and the wall, if there is a gap between the wall, not only is it not beautiful, but also may affect the sound insulation and heat insulation effect, the styrofoam can fill the gap tightly.
In addition, styrofoam can play a role in sealing, heat insulation, and sound insulation in high-temperature environments such as air conditioners and oil smoke pipes.
Purchase points:
High Temperature Environment:The choice of national standard B2 flame retardant grade styrofoam can ensure safety in high temperature conditions.
Normal Environment:Choose the national standard A3 and A0 grade styrofoam.
Don't use poor quality styrofoam, not only does it smell bad and makes people smell uncomfortable, but it is also very waterproof and will degum after a long time.
Recommended Brands:Speed of Ao, Sika, Dingtai, Yuhong, etc.
White latex is also an indispensable thing in woodworking construction and plays an important role.
Usage Scenarios:
White latex is often used in carpentry, such as the connection between plasterboard and wood. It is able to bond the two materials together and ensure the stability of the entire woodworking structure.
Purchase points:
We must put environmental protection in the first place, choose products that meet environmental protection standards and have strong viscosity to avoid excessive formaldehyde, after all, the air quality at home is related to the health of the whole family.
You can ask the foreman or decoration company to buy the specified brand of white latex in advance, so that the construction quality can be better ensured.
Recommended Brands:Black & Decker, Ryoma, Cube, Three Trees, etc.
1. Glass glue
A piece of glass glue can hit the general gap of about 10 meters.
Kitchen:Cabinets, countertops, sinks, and smoke stoves are about 1 meters, and 0 white kitchen and bathroom anti-mildew glue.
Toilet:There are 2 shower partitions (0.0x0m) about 0 meters, and about 0 toilets, bathroom cabinets, and basins.
Dry Zone:1 wooden doors, baseboards, window sill stones, cabinets about 0 white neutral glue, 0 transparent for later use.
Balcony:The washing machine cabinet and basin are about 45 meters.
2. Styrofoam
According to the estimation of the size and number of gaps, the gaps of doors and windows are generally about 12 per door.
3. Structural glue and white latex
According to the estimation of the construction area and the number of connecting parts, it is recommended to prepare 12 more in case of shortage.
It is recommended that you buy online first, and place an order with the brand's official flagship store to ensure authenticity and quality, and the price is more transparent. If you want to choose offline, then you must look for the brand's store or authorized store, pay attention to the product packaging and anti-counterfeiting logo, and avoid buying fakes.
In addition, these glues are recommendedBuy well in advance, and you may need it at any time during the decoration process to avoid delaying the construction period.