Covering large areas of heat sensitive materials (like polystyrene) use a Tecbond spray grade applied via a Tec spray glue gun Watch our Tecbond spray adhesive video Originally created for use in bonding soles on to shoes, most avid DIY’ers, tradesmen, craft workers, upholsterers and many other professions now feature one as a staple in their toolkits due to their versatility and easy of use. With the first surface coated, move on to the next, using the techniques above to apply the glue to the surface. Apply some gentle pressure to the trigger until the glue starts to flow freely, at which point move the gun along the length of the surface, easing the trigger off as you approach the end. If needed, you can also clamp the items together. This will prevent any movement and also ensure the surfaces are fully engaged with each other.

Essentially, standard glue guns come in two different formats; high temperature hot melt and low temperature cool melt. After use, on some occasions, excess glue can collect on and around the nozzle. In most cases when you next use it, the heating up process will melt this glue so it shouldn’t cause an issue, but if large amounts are present, wear some sturdy protective gloves and use a damp cloth to wipe the excess away.

What You Need to Know about Low Temperature Glue Guns and Glue Sticks

In reality the type of glue gun for you will be dictated to you by the type of job you need it for.

If you are using a high temperature, hot melt gun or a heavy duty gun then this can take anywhere from 5 – 8 minutes. Are there any other options than a low temperature glue gun when it comes to heat sensitive materials? With the glue applied, position the surfaces together firmly making sure everything is lined up correctly. Wipe off any dust or debris produced by the sanding and you should now be ready to go. Step 4 – Start Gluing Pieces of timber successfully joined together and left until glue has fully cured Step 6 – Finishing upAt Bostik, we have two types of hot glue gun, Bostik Handy Hot Melt Glue Gun and Bostik DIY Hot Melt Glue Gun. Both provide strong adhesion to most materials like paper, wood, metal, glass, card, as well as many craft materials, so you can repair or create almost anything. Most glue guns heat up at the tip so you’ll know it’s up to temperature and ready when you squeeze the trigger and the glue starts to flow. How to Use a Glue Gun – A Step by Step Guide

When in use and cooling down, always ensurethe glue gun is resting on its stand, with the nozzle pointing downwards If you’re not going to be using it again or certainly for 30 minutes or so turn it off at the mains. Cords can limit mobility, but depending on a battery has its disadvantages too. Think about which style works best for your needs. AccessoriesNever touch the nozzle when it’s hot! The nozzle of some guns can reach temperatures of up to and over 350 degrees! If there is any surplus glue then it’s best to leave this until it’s hardened off at which point you can scrape it off with a knife or scraper. It seems obvious, we know, but it’s a common question people are asking via Internet search engines. And it’s a question we are asked by customers when they are looking for a glue gun from our range.