Know Your Adhesives and Sealants
When it comes to DIY repairs and maintenance, adhesive and sealants form an essential part of the handyman’s arsenal. The staff at Ace Hardware Oakland, California often has to answer questions about the characteristics and uses of adhesives and sealants. Do You Need a Sealant or Adhesive for the Job? We stock both sealants and adhesives at Ace Hardware in Oakland, California. Sealants create a seal between one surface and another and should seal off the gap so that neither air nor water can escape. Adhesives bond surfaces together. Choosing the right adhesive for the job will depend on the materials used and the strength of the bond required. Choice of Adhesives Adhesives are often designed for bonding specific materials. We’ve listed some of the adhesives that you’ll find at your Oakland hardware store in California . Contact adhesive – the most common adhesive, contact adhesive will bind almost any two surfaces such as metal, plastic, and wood. Check the instructions as some...