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Acrybond and Stoneweld adhesives from ITW Plexus are suitable for fabricating natural- and simulated-stone countertops, bathroom vanities, wall panels and other surfaces. In addition to natural and engineered stone, the two-part methacrylates reportedly form strong, durable bonds on all types of solid surface material, including acrylics, densified cast polymers and polyester blends. The products are available in a range of standard colors that coordinate with major domestic and international brands of surfacing and can also be custom-tinted.

BenB Adhesives specializes in adhesive products such as cyanoacrylates, ms polymer, silicon sealant and solid surface adhesive, and supply products in Europe, North America, South America and the Middle-East. The company's solid surface adhesives are color matched with all major brands in the market for solid surface as well as for engineered stone.

Specifically formulated for the solid surface industry, AdvantageBond methyl methacrylate adhesive enables a secure bond with each application. AdvantageBond offers adhesion to many types of solid surfaces, including acrylic solid surface and polyester blends, has a 10 to 1 ratio and is UV stable. It cures at room temperature and can be routed in 30 minutes. The adhesive is available in 22 standard colors and sold in a 250-ml cartridge. Special blend colors are also available.

Axiom Ltd. offers High-Tack, a one component adhesive with high grip based on advanced polymer technology. The adhesive is odorless, neutral and free of silicone and isocyanides. The low VOC adhesive cures with atmospheric moisture to form a durable seal. It is available in 290-mL cartridges in white; 12 cartridges per case.

Blue Diamond Polyester Resin is made exclusively for Granite City Tool Company. The transparent products are polyester-based adhesives designed for use with natural stone. They are two-part honey-colored adhesives. The line features a translucent and quick-setting simple application, offering suitable bonding strength, and rapid cure at room temperature. The Transparent Flow is a medium viscosity fluid similar to thin syrup. Transparent Knife Grade is a high viscosity paste that is highly thixotropic and resistant to sagging. All the formulations are cured using a benzoyl peroxide hardening paste.

CAULK-EZ is an aerosol caulk tooling aid that enables caulk users to achieve a suitable bead of caulk in less time and without the mess reports the company. Apply a thin bead of caulk, spray on CAULK-EZ while holding the nozzle 4 to 6 inches from the surface and wipe the caulk bead smooth, applying light pressure. CAULK-EZ is formulated for many kinds of caulks and adhesives and prevents excess caulk from sticking to either your fingers or to the adjacent surfaces says the company. It will not stain painted surfaces and when dry, the adjacent surfaces can be painted. The product is non-flammable, odorless and can cover up to 400 ft.

Specially formulated for bonding flexible panels, Devcon's Flex Bond Thin Set structural adhesive is suitable for laminating sheets of ABS to a polystyrene core, but the adhesive also produces nonshrinking, flexible bonds on metals and other plastics. It also fills gaps as wide as 25 ml. Although it has two components, the adhesive does not require mixing, so the user can choose a convenient "open time." The curing cycle does not begin until the polymer comes in contact with the activator. If the activator is sprayed first, it remains viable for more than two weeks. Working time is three to four minutes following activation. Fixture time is nine to 10 minutes, and at room temperature the adhesive attains functional cure in 1 hour, full cure in 2 hours.

Domain Industries offers a high-impact formulation of its Affinity Solid Surface Adhesive, designed for challenging applications including v-grooving and dropped-edge applications. The improved formula has increased bonding strength from the standard 3,000 to 5,000 psi and is color-matched to major solid surface brands. Available in standard 250ml cartridges with an optional 5-in. mixing tip, all colors are stocked and available for same-day shipping.

Innerbond C-911 general purpose sealant, from Inland Inc., is an acetic cure 100 percent RTV silicone for interior or exterior use. It offers long-life reliability and suitable adhesion. Innerbond C-911 works around the home as well as in industrial applications. It provides a waterproof seal and is stocked in 30 different colors. The company can also custom match any color with a five case minimum order.

Source 1 Inc. offers Integra brand adhesives for solid surface, quartz surfacing, natural stone and composites. The company also supplies dispensing guns, mixing tips, bonding fasteners, and other products for fabrication of solid surface and stone projects. Color matched adhesives for all major solid surfaces, engineered stone and granite surfaces are available with color match charts found online.

Akemi offers its Mixbond Color Spectrum System for natural and engineered stone. The company's system includes 15 pre-mixed polyesters, a BPO hardener and a re-useable mixing board to promote the newest technology in achieving "seamless" joints. All pre-mixed polyesters come in 250-mL tubes and can be applied directly or mixed together to achieve multiple colors. Using a 10:1 system, users can mix any standard colors with seven pre-mixed stone colors to achieve multiple variations.

POLYTENAX is a premium mastic suitable for gluing and laminating marble, granite and quartz surfaces. Its main characteristics include strong bonding achieved in a short time. The adhesive brings together the strength and grip of epoxies with the speed of polyester. The surface achieved is smooth, shiny and simple to polish. It works for laminations and joining seems during installation, and comes in one, four or 17 liters.

Gruber's Seamless Adhesive is a universal solid surface seam adhesive that provides adhesion to a variety of solid surface materials, including cast acrylic, cast or densified polyester - and other surfacing materials like engineered stone and natural stone. The adhesive is available in either standard or rapid curing formulations for reliable seaming at any temperature. It is laboratory-tested and compatible with solid surface materials from most solid surface manufacturers worldwide. Seamless adhesive is available in 26 standard colors with custom colors and private labeling available.

Superior Stone Products adhesives are available to the natural and engineered stone market. Used for seaming, laminating and repairing all types of natural and engineered stone, the company offers a complete line including polyesters, acrylics, epoxies and poly-epoxies. The line of adhesives provides quick working times and a long shelf life. As a complement to the line, the company also offers resin-based coloring pastes for color matching. Adhesives are available in quart, gallon and five gallon containers.

Integra Adhesives has released the next generation of its color matched adhesives for the surfacing industry- Surface Bonder Xi. The new formula is available in more than 200 colors, offers high impact resistance and was developed for modern demanding fabrication methods such as V-grooving, integral sink applications and dynamic load situations. The adhesive has reduced VOC content, shrinks less during the cure process and is noticeably less odorous, reports the company. The product is made to be used universally on acrylic, polyester and poly-blended solid surface materials as well as on natural and engineered stone products.