Glue & Epoxy

Is Liquid Nails as good as Loctite? Let's find out! Construction Adhesive Episode 2

Jul 2019/12 min/5 products tested

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The verdict

  1. 1

    Loctite PL 8X

    “It totally dominated this showdown in every single category, showing why it is such a great product.”
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  2. 2

    Loctite PL 3X

    “Liquid Nails Fuze It cost approximately the same per oz as 8X, but demonstrated less strength on average than 8X, 3X, and DAP DynaGrip.”
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  3. 3

    DAP Dyna Grip

    “Liquid Nails Fuze It cost approximately the same per oz as 8X, but demonstrated less strength on average than 8X, 3X, and DAP DynaGrip.”
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Other picks

  • Best value

    DAP Dyna Grip

    “DAP and PL3X delivered approximately 15 lbs of strength per penny compared to 12 for PL8X and seven for the Liquid Nails products.”
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  • Best value

    Loctite PL 3X

    “DAP and PL3X delivered approximately 15 lbs of strength per penny compared to 12 for PL8X and seven for the Liquid Nails products.”
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  • Also noted

    Liquid Nails Fuze It

    “Liquid Nails Fuze It cost approximately the same per oz as 8X, but demonstrated less strength on average than 8X, 3X, and DAP DynaGrip.”
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  • Also noted

    Liquid Nails Heavy Duty

    “And I'm really surprised that Liquid Nails Heavy Duty didn't do a little bit better.”
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Everything tested 5

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