Which Construction Adhesive is Best? Let's find out!

Jul 2019/15 min/6 products tested

The verdict

1
3M 5200
avg finish 1,363 lb average shear strength
“So, which construction adhesive won this showdown? Definitely 3M 5200. It wasn't even close.”
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2
F-26
“3M totally dominated the showdown, followed by F26, Flex, and then Gorilla.”
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3
Flex Seal
“3M totally dominated the showdown, followed by F26, Flex, and then Gorilla.”
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Best value
F-26
“F26 delivered 11 lb of holding strength per penny compared to 5 lb per penny compared to 3M.”
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Also noted
Gorilla
“3M totally dominated the showdown, followed by F26, Flex, and then Gorilla.”
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Also noted
Flex Seal
“Regarding the price of Flex, it definitely seems overpriced.”
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Also noted
JB Weld
“JB Weld, a two-part system, totally crushed the competition by delivering nearly 700 lb, but the wood failed in all three tests preventing it from demonstrating its true potential.”
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