PVA
(Polyvinyl acetate)

Epoxy Resin
(Araldite)

Contact Adhesive

Form

White creamy liquid glue

Two part liquid glue. Resin and hardener

Viscous, cream liquid.

Preparation

Ready to use in bottles

Mixing of resin and hardener from tubes

Ready to use from can or tube.

Clamping time

2 Hours

Various with type. 5 mins to 48 hrs.

No clamping. Immediate grip.

Properties

High strength Good gap filling
Poor water resistance

Very high strength Very good gap filling Heat and water resistance

Low strength Good gap filling

Uses

Interior timber work, furniture assembly

Dissimilar materials, wood to metal, glass to ceramic

Plastic laminates, wood, ceramics, glass