Do-it-yourself furniture repair is quite possible if you know the basic rules of work and purchase high-quality supplies.
- General requirements for adhesives for foam rubber
- Grades of adhesives to various surfaces
- 88-P2
- 88-N
- Sintex
- Sefox
- Saba
- Bf-6
- Olimpur
- Rapid 100
- Tapicer
- AOS-TAP
- PVA
- Foam bonding technology
For example, for gluing surfaces with foam rubber, you need a special furniture glue that will reliably fix the material on the base of wood. Glue for foam rubber can be different - there are many brands.
General requirements for adhesives for foam rubber
In furniture production, foam rubber (flexible polyurethane foam) is a necessary, widely demanded material. Easy to cut, not crumble, cheap. But picking up a good foam glue is not so simple: many adhesive compositions spoil the structure or are quickly absorbed and have a huge expense.
What glue is better to use for gluing foam? The tool must meet the following requirements:
- sufficient viscosity, good elasticity - if the glue is thick, uniform, the seam turns out to be strong, flexible, and with a liquid texture the glue will flow;
- a suitable shade - so that the appearance of the furniture does not suffer, you should select an adhesive suitable for the color of the foam rubber shade;
- drying structure soon - the glue must quickly set, the process takes no more than a few minutes, but during this period you can manage to move the base in the presence of blemishes;
- one-component composition - high-quality glue is sold ready-made, its components do not need to be mixed together.
After evaluating the composition, it is important to make sure that there is no trichloroethane in the glue - this substance is harmful to humans, spoils the foam. A good product contains rubber, water, solvents, a number of other targeted additives. You can use materials on a polyurethane, neoprene, butadiene-styrene basis.
to contents ↑Using high-quality glue, foam can be glued not only with wood: the composition is firmly attached to plastic, to metal. Most products are suitable for woodworking and shoe repair.
Grades of adhesives to various surfaces
How to glue foam parts with furniture surfaces? It is not worth saving and acquiring the cheapest formulations, although many of them are quite advantageous in price. The most modern adhesives are water-based or water-dispersible: ecological and harmless to people and the environment.
88-P2
The material was originally developed for furniture production, the second name is the foam rubber-2 glue, the most popular. The tool is suitable for gluing together parts made of foam rubber or gluing them to the base of various materials - particleboard, fabric, primed metal, cardboard, leather, rubber. The restriction is imposed only on the basis of polymers containing plasticizers.
A distinctive property of 88-P2 adhesive is the ability to form a highly elastic, strong joint, resistant to moisture.The tool retains stickiness for a sufficient time, during which you can have time to fix all the defects.
Even large parts can be easily glued with the material, and the seats and backs of furniture can be glued. The glue is ready to use, does not contain harmful solvents. Composition - polychloroprene rubber, adhesive resin, modifiers, ethyl acetate and gasoline.
The main characteristics of the composition:
- complete drying and readiness for operation of furniture - 24 hours;
- color - yellow, light brown;
- viscosity according to VZ-246 with a nozzle of 4 mm - 90 s;
- density - 0.86 g / cu. cm.
88-N
Furniture glue 88-N less commonly used because it is not often found on sale. Well suited for gluing foam rubber to wood, plywood, plastic and metal.
to contents ↑The tool can also be used for other purposes - it is easy for them to glue vulcanization rubber to iron, wood, leather, glass, it is allowed to use to attach plastic to a concrete wall.
Sintex
Sintex glue (Syntex) is widely used in the manufacture of furniture, mattresses. Glue is produced in a cylinder, banks, tubes of various volumes, including industrial containers. Designed for strong bonding of foam rubber with textiles, wood, metal, the main composition is represented by synthetic rubbers and solvents.
Material properties and specifications:
- high elasticity, heat resistance;
- easy application, creating a thin seam;
- bonding strength;
- density - 1.17 g / cu. cm;
- viscosity according to VZ-246 with a nozzle of 6 mm - 20 seconds;
- primary gluing - 5 - 15 seconds.
to contents ↑The product has a minus: the composition is flammable, at home it must be used with great care.
Sefox
Sefox glue - aerosol glue for foam rubber and a number of other materials. Spray is not the only form of release; for furniture production, the product is available in large banks. Sefox-1111 glue consists of synthetic rubbers, as a solvent solvent is used.
Main characteristics of the product:
- application - using a spray gun with a nozzle of 1.8 mm, pressure during operation - 3 - 6 Bar;
- number of layers - one;
- initial drying time - 3 minutes.
Sefox is well suited for gluing furniture with felt, foam rubber, fabric, can glue different materials between each other (plastic and metal, foam rubber and plastic, etc.). Aerosol makes the application convenient, but this form of release can greatly increase the cost of work.
to contents ↑Saba
The product is produced in spray cans. For drawing it is necessary to get a special glue gun. The glue is great for home use.
Properties:
- low fire hazard, incombustibility;
- lack of environmental hazard;
- resistance to frost and high temperatures;
- high strength of the seam.
Bf-6
Can BF-6 glue be used for foam rubber? This is an alcohol medical composition, but a tool with a similar name BF is quite suitable for furniture production and repair.
BF glue is used by hot and cold gluing; it can securely fix any details in a sofa or other upholstered furniture. It is easy to apply, glue has a low consumption, is safe to use.
The peculiarity of the composition is the need for wetting the products before pasting and applying the product in two layers (very thin and thicker).
to contents ↑Olimpur
The material is used for application on walls, furniture and other surfaces. It helps to seal the damage sites, fasten plywood, drywall, fabrics, foam rubber together, therefore it is considered universal. Enough point application means that there is a strong adhesion of parts.
Rapid 100
Among the wide selection of furniture adhesives, Rapid-100 should be noted. Its purpose is indicated in the instructions as follows: for ordinary and acoustic foam rubber (soundproofing material), polyurethane foam, synthetic winterizer, fabrics, leather, wood, paper. The tool can be used as a material for gluing coconut fiber, felt, therefore it is used in the manufacture of mattresses.
to contents ↑Rapid-100 is a non-combustible adhesive based on styrene butadiene rubbers. For spraying you need a gun - the product is sold in cylinders. The smell of the product is weak, the composition quickly sets, gives an elastic strong seam.Parts can finally be glued in 4-8 hours.
Tapicer
The tool is based on special rubber SBS, contains synthetic resins, modifiers. You can glue felt, satin, polyurethane, polyester, rubber, carpets, foam, other materials. The latter are easily glued to wood, concrete, metal. The tool is widely used in production, but no less often it is purchased for domestic conditions.
Specifications:
- density - 0.85 g / cu. cm;
- color is red;
- initial drying time - 1 - 2 minutes.
AOS-TAP
AOS-TAP glue is suitable for various applications, including furniture production. Suitable for hauling car seats. Using glue, foam rubber is glued with wood, cloth, but it can not be used to connect foam rubber and plastic.
The basis of rubber, artificial resins, red. It dries in 5 to 7 minutes, finally the products stick together in 12 hours.
PVA
Is it possible to use well-known PVA for foam rubber? If desired, using a tool, it is permissible to glue foam rubber with wood or fabric, but the reliability of the seam leaves doubts.
It will take quite a long time (up to a day) to wait for complete drying and to press the bases. You should fix the surface with pieces of adhesive tape, which is not very convenient. It is better to buy more reliable formulations and not experiment with the quality of finished products.
to contents ↑Foam bonding technology
Bonding porous materials requires certain knowledge. Before working, do the following:
- Carefully cut the edges of the foam so that they are perfectly even (with a sharp knife).
- Dry the surface, eliminate the presence of any contaminants.
The glue is applied depending on its packaging with a brush, roller, from a gun. The consumption rates of the product are always prescribed in the instructions, they must be strictly observed. After applying glue, the parts are folded, straightened and fixed. After the exposure time, check the strength of the joint.
All work is carried out at room temperature in a well-ventilated area. It is important to glue by wearing gloves and protecting the respiratory system - this way you can glue products safe for health.
