Pro and DIY customers alike are constantly in need of reliable adhesive products, whether for an extensive renovation project or a smaller craft. Paint & Decorating Retailer recommends these five tapes and glues to bulk up your adhesives section with the tried and true basics in this category.

Glues 

3M’s Max Strength Contact Adhesive is a spray adhesive that provides a bond in 10 minutes, is heat and moisture-resistant and dispenses a web spray application. The spray is ideal for materials including laminate, wood, concrete, metal, rubber and heavy-duty plastics.

The General Purpose Construction Adhesive from Red Devil is a professional strength adhesive that is solvent-free, VOC-compliant and freeze and thaw stable. The adhesive is suitable for interior and exterior use and is ideal for application on surfaces like wood floors, subflooring, decks, trim and paneling, metal and drywall.

Wood Adhesives

The Gorilla Wood Glue Ultimate from Gorilla Glue is made with a 100% waterproof formula and has an extended working/open assembly time of up to 15 minutes. The glue requires 20 to 30 minutes of clamp time, can be applied in temperatures as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit and dries with a natural, no-foam color.

Painters Tape

The Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape from FrogTape features medium adhesion ideal for a variety of surfaces like cured painted walls, baseboards, trim, glass, carpet and metal. The tape removes cleanly from indoor and outdoor surfaces for up to 21 days and is UV-resistant up to 7 days in direct outdoor sunlight.

The AXIS APT painter’s tape from Blue Dolphin is a medium tack tape using watertight rice paper technology for precise lines and bleeding prevention. The paint can be removed up to 60 days after use and is usable for multiple interior and exterior surfaces.