We all know, generally speaking, the purpose of caulks and silicone adhesives – to seal, cover, adhere, and waterproof. But perhaps not all of us know about the different categories of silicone products, many having to do with their chemical makeup or their ability to combat certain hazards in the commercial and residential construction worlds. Read more…
Lord Corporation has long been driving the sign industry adhesives market with a special affinity and focus for technologically advanced signage products that can hold and endure in pretty unforgiving environments. That’s why, as a preferred distributor for Lord, we at Chemical Concepts point to Lord’s quiver of top quality sign industry adhesives whenever a Read more…
Contact adhesives are adhesives that are coated on two mating surfaces and are ideal for attaching large surfaces together, like laminate, wood, plastic, flooring, and mounting panels. Contact cements tend to be fast-acting and when cured form a “tacky” and permanent bond. At Chemical Concepts, we have several contact adhesive options for you to choose Read more…
In Parts 1 and 2 of our triple play on the new Siasponge Series we detailed the many perks that go along with this innovative suite of abrasives. We prefaced, too, their state-of-the-art foam technology, color coded grit range, and careful attention to environmental responsibility and uniform pressure distribution built into their design. We also, Read more…
Permatex is as well known a name as any in the adhesives industry and its products can often be seen on shelves in many a hardware or auto supply store. In fact, it specializes in the automotive industry, producing trusted sealants, cleaners, lubricants, thread compounds, and gasket makers for car enthusiasts and mechanics alike. We’ll Read more…
In Part I of our blog covering the new Siasponge line of abrasives, we detailed some of the clear advantages of this new line of products. These include its green, sustainable features, its advanced foam technology, which supports an even and optimized application and final result, and its convenient color coded grit format, which is Read more…
There are several elements that go into countertop installation or repair, but fortunately we’ve got every element covered at Chemical Concepts! Every project calls for a quartet of products and tools, in addition of course to the marble, granite, or sintered stone countertops themselves. There are the abrasives that prepare the surface(s) for action, the Read more…
As a relatively new product on the scene as it relates to our adhesive offerings repertoire here at Chemical Concepts, we’re especially glad to highlight Dunabond’s 3140 and 3206 HDU adhesives. Sign Industry experts may know of Dunabond’s authority in the area of HDU sign board bonding adhesives, which have proven to be “where creativity Read more…
Join us in welcoming one of our newest team members, Stephanie Matsinger, to the Chemical Concepts team! We sat down with Stephanie to ask her a few questions in our team spotlight today. If you could only choose one vacation destination where would you pick and why? Ireland. My ancestors are from Ireland and I’ve Read more…
It’s not often that we talk about abrasives, or the driving force that grinds, shapes, and prepares a surface for adhesion, but when we do the worldwide leader in this area, Sia Abrasives, is somewhere in the picture. At Chemical Concepts, we carry the gamut of Sia’s abrasives products, and we’re glad to announce too Read more…
We touched on the airtight, waterproof sealing properties of Pacer’s E-Z Fuse Tape in our last blog, but this unique product deserves more than just a fleeting mention, that’s why we’re shining the spotlight on it with today’s product profile. To say that E-Z Fuse Tape is versatile might be an understatement. It can be Read more…
In late April, we prepared you for pool season with a blog on how to identify and fix pool and spa leaks. Now, as we hit the home stretch of Summer, we wanted to revisit the topic of pool repair and maintenance, realizing that the warmer weather may allow another month or more of primetime Read more…
