Adhesives used for the composite panel and decorative surfacing industries use sophisticated chemistry to provide superior bonding. There are several options available in the marketplace that provide excellent and environmentally sound adhesives for all applications.

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Polyvinyl acetate (PVA), also known as “white glue,” is a standard for woodworkers, along with aliphatic resin emulsions, commonly known as “yellow glue,” which has a little more initial grip than white glue. Both have excellent bonds, are used extensively in woodworking applications, are time-tested, and are often used to assemble five-piece cabinet doors.

Polyurethane reactive adhesives (PUR) are used as a coating on veneers and printed décor sheets. Top coating with this class of adhesive provides extreme durability, and gloss levels can be varied based on your needs. Often applied within dust-free clean rooms to ensure smooth surfaces for high-gloss finishes, PUR top coating, in most cases, renders the product flexible and valuable in profile wrapping and other two-dimensional (2D) applications.

Hot melt adhesives (HMA) are often provided in pellet form. As a thermoplastic adhesive, HMA softens with increased temperature and cures at ambient temperatures. Liquid spray adhesives can be formulated to have an extended curing time. They are often fully cured with higher temperatures and pressure in traditional or membrane presses.

There are several more adhesive types so please ask your supplier to provide or engineer a solution that’s right for you.