What can be glued with a glue gun?

Recently, the glue gun (thermal gun) has become very actively used. This is explained by the device is useful not only in the production and construction sector, but also in everyday life. It can be used to fasten parts from almost any material. This article explains where such a fixture is used and what it can glue.

The hot glue gun is designed for gluing different materials with hot glue. The list of materials that can be glued with a glue gun is simply huge. This fact confirms high reliability and durability of the hot melt bonding process.

Quite often, a glue gun is used to glue paper to the desired surface, which is literally done instantly... The same happens with cardboardwhich is usually difficult to attach to the surface with conventional glue.

The glue gun also bonds other materials fairly quickly. For example, ceramics... You just need to insert a glue stick into the gun, warm it up to the desired temperature and make a couple of clicks. Thus, an accidentally broken ceramic product can be restored to its proper form. With wood, this device is also able to cope, in a matter of minutes, tightly fastening wooden bars, slats and other wooden products and materials. However, in order for the same bars or planks to hold firmly, they must be cleaned of dirt and dust, dried and degreased before gluing.

Styrofoam - This is another material that is difficult to adhere in the usual way. For him, as a rule, special formulations are needed. However, here, too, hot melt glue can help the master: he will almost instantly fasten two foam parts together. But it will be more difficult to separate them. Glass is also included in this list, although it is known that for this material it is rather difficult to create a strong glue line. Sealing two pieces of glass, patching up a crack, or something more difficult - all this can be done by a glue gun. Sometimes it is impossible to do without his participation.

Rubber The thermo gun sticks together without any problem. At the same time, you don't even need to wait a long time for the moment when the seam becomes strong. Previously, such a result could not even have dreamed of. Now hot glue can solve a problem with a rubber product in a few minutes. There are also metals in this list of materials, both ferrous and non-ferrous. Metal parts are not easy to bond with ordinary adhesives. Synthetic mixtures and other special compounds are used to glue them together, but this takes a lot of time. If there is no time to wait, it is recommended to purchase a thermal gun that can fasten even metal.

Almost all materials are subject to this device, which makes it literally indispensable in industry and everyday life. It helps to save the employee a lot of time, energy and nerves.

In construction, this tool is especially useful. For example, it should be purchased if such works are planned:

• fastening carpet, floor tiles;
• installation of electrical fittings;
• installation or reinstallation of plumbing devices;
• false ceiling installation;
• finishing facilities.

Melted glue sticks easily and securely connect almost anything. Just before work, do not forget to first prepare the surfaces for gluing: free from dirt, degrease and let dry. That is, do everything the same as when working with ordinary glue. A glue gun is especially suitable for minor repairs in everyday life, because it can solve a lot of problems of a home craftsman.

In addition to construction work, the thermal gun can be a good assistant in the repair of home furniture, shoes, and creative hobbies.

Before the advent of the glue gun and synthetic glue, people often used ordinary glue at home. With his help, they fixed minor errors, repairing furniture. This took a lot of time, since even the composition of synthetic glue, when interacting with any material, gains strength for a long time. Because of this circumstance, it took a very long time to wait for the full fixation of the details, sometimes for days.

Now this problem has practically ceased to be relevant: the thermo gun does an excellent job of repairing furniture... Hot glue will securely bond the required materials and parts.

In general, hot glue is also fine for shoes. For example, it can be used to reattach toes that come loose from sneakers, or the soles of boots. Especially this method of shoe repair will be relevant in cases where shoes are required urgently, and it is not possible to buy a new one or take it to a master.

However, it should be borne in mind that the strength of the hot melt glue is unlikely to be enough to repair those shoes that will be used intensively in a variety of conditions. For the same reason, such repairs most likely will not last too long for the shoes that are worn daily.

With a thermal gun, you can easily make any craft, be it a doll or other decorative item. This device is loved by many needlewomen. Hot melt adhesive easily and reliably holds beads, yarn, fabric, threads and much more. Polymer glue significantly surpasses other types of glue in strength and speed of hardening, which is why many prefer it, especially when it comes to handicrafts.

It is also interesting that the melted polymer glue itself can become an excellent basic material for making crafts. For example, it can be used to easily build a bath mat. To do this, you can use colored hot glue, or you can use transparent glue. In the event that there is a desire to make the thing colored, it is recommended to purchase a waterproof latex paint. The thermo gun can also be used for aquariums. This is true when decorations are being created, the details of which can be fastened with hot glue.

Be careful when using a glue gun. This is especially true of those works with which children deal. They can be accidentally burned or smeared with glue. The last outcome of events is also not the most pleasant, because it is very problematic to remove such glue from skin or clothing.

In order for the glue gun to maintain its performance for as long as possible, they need to learn how to use it correctly. Do not try to squeeze out the glue when the device has not yet warmed up. Otherwise, there is a risk of simply ruining it.

By the way, polymer glue can be used without the gun itself. This is usually done if the device is out of order for some reason. You can reach the desired melting point with an ordinary hair dryer, electric stove, candle or, for example, a soldering iron. In this case, glue should be applied to the prepared surface using some kind of metal device - an awl or a screwdriver.

The work progress is as follows: first you need to melt the rod, then take it with an awl, heat it up again, and only then apply it to the desired part. This method can hardly be called convenient, but in emergency situations it will be quite appropriate.