The beauty and ambiance that natural or engineered stone offers is unparalleled, but when the inevitable happens, like scratching, gouging, chipping, or cracking, you may wonder about a suitable alternative to replacing the stone altogether. Chem-Set, from Chemical Concepts, has developed the answer to this common and sometimes reoccurring problem. Our Chem-Set UV Stone Repair Read more…
Abrasives largely have to do with preparation, and although surface prep is a more monotonous, or dare I say ‘less exciting’ part of the application timeline, it’s just as important as the next step in the process, like adhesion. Good adhesion or finish, if you’re using lacquer or paint, is very much contingent upon how Read more…
If you’re on the hunt for a strong, flexible acrylic with LRT properties, Lord’s relatively new product, the 810/20 Acrylic Adhesive, could be the perfect fit for you. Leveraged with applications from vehicle part assembly to architectural cladding, this product from one the world’s leaders in adhesives offers a strong, flexible and non-sagging option for Read more…
Having been in the business for over a half century, we know a thing or two about the industries and products of our trusted brands. And while we know a great deal about adhesives, we also often help our customers choose the right lubricant for their project, with which there are three major types: aerosols, Read more…
Your Express Guide for Finding the Right Adhesive for your Project Thanks to our friends at Permabond, a leader in the arena of engineering adhesives of all sorts, we’ve compiled a guide to aid you in choosing the most effective adhesive for your particular project. For more detailed information, feel free to download Permabond’s brochure Read more…
If you are a countertop fabricator, installer, or kitchen designer, then you are aware of the myriad of surface products available to the modern consumer. When working with natural stone, quartz (engineered stone), sintered stone products, or solid surface products such as Corian and Meganite, you will need an adhesive to bond your joints that Read more…
By Andrew Morris and as printed on Monarch Metal Fabrication’s website One trend on the rise in the architectural wall panel market is the use of hidden fasteners. Architects prefer hidden fastening systems because they create a clean, modern aesthetic, which is in stark contrast to the bulky, industrial appearance of exposed bolts and hardware. Read more…
For those of you who are tired of fussing with substandard methods of anchoring your undermount sinks and countertops we strongly encourage you to check out the Chem-Set Keep-Nut by Special Insert. If you haven’t already heard about this new quick and easy press-in insert with mechanical self-anchoring, you’ll want to check out our previous Read more…
UV cure processes can vary greatly from one customer to the next, which makes it difficult to judge how effective each individual UV cure process is. Depending on the intensity of the UV light, the type and age of the bulb, the distance between the lamp and substrate, the thickness of the adhesive applied, Read more…
Protecting your product from the environment is vital in ensuring reliable and long-term performance. This holds true for anything you may produce, from car parts or building supplies, to electronic components and circuit boards. Potting, casting, and encapsulation are all proven methods to successfully protect your industries delicate parts, whether it is in the aerospace, Read more…
Finding the perfect color match for seaming jobs can be a headache with even the most well-known epoxy alternatives. With this fact in mind, the adhesives experts here at Chemical Concepts set out to find something we could offer our customers that better matched marble countertops, bathroom vanities, and other marble surfaces. We believe we’ve Read more…
The curing time for adhesives or sealants can vary depending on what type you are using. While UV adhesives/sealants do offer fast room temperature cures without the need to mix, measure, or worry about the pot life, you may find instances where you want to accelerate the curing process even more. You probably already understand Read more…
