Alpha THIXOFIX 500ml (1)

I have been using this since Dunlop first released it years ago (1960's I would guess), then Alpha bought their adhesives division in the 2000's. It's got all the advantages of other contact adhesives in that once the glued surfaces are pressed together they bond and hold and no clamping needed. However, the stuff is thixotropic so does not drip nor is it "stringy" when applying like other well know brands. In the tin its the consistency of very thick tomato sauce, and can be spread with their spreader, a wooden lollipop stick, or a disposable brush. Good for bonding dissimilar materials like cloth onto wood or plastic (covering speaker cabinets, lining guitar cases with material), or the traditional use of gluing Formica laminate onto wood. It also has the unique feature that after letting the surfaces dry to the touch you can very very gently place the two together and still have a chance of re-positioning them. You have to press them together (just hand pressure) to achieve the instant full bond. So helpful when I was re-lining my old guitar case with 6mm thin foam and then covering with cloth material. Not cheap but well worth it for its ease of use and good results.

good product

Plenty of reviews saying that this adhesive is stringy despite the claim on the product description saying it is ‘Non-Stringing’. Having now used it I can confirm it is very stringy, so needs careful application. I used it to re-attach the plastic laminate onto some kitchen base units. Apply the adhesive to both surfaces, allow to dry for 10-15 mins and then put pieces together gently. It will allow slight re-adjustment at this point. When happy press down firmly and job done. My base units are now repaired, looking good and the plastic laminate feels to be securely attached.

I used this adhesive to glue the plastic skin to a MDF door. The adjustability of this adhesive enabled me to slide the two surfaces into the correct juxtaposition before pressing together to create a strong permanent bond.

Great for sticking laminate other things. Mines still going strong and must be nearly 12 months since I used it. Would definitely buy again and recommend it!

Ok

We used this to refine a laminate top to a workstation. A little bit fidly with some strong fumes but amazing adhesion and its meant we don't have to replace the unit. Thixofix has been around for years, its obviously stood the test of time

Goes on easily enough, give it 10 minutes then press both surfaces together, gives really good instant adhesion. I used it for laminate edging on new kitchen worktops, but seems a good glue with suggested good shelf life.