EvoStik impact adhesive- poor packaging

[sparkie]

Hi all, just a word of caution to anyone contemplating using EvoStik as I did recently to fit new Formica surfaces to the galley, the tins they are now using have a plastic insert in the top from which one pulls a pouring spout. I bought two tins from different sources and both were half empty. There was a faint smell of solvent from the top before opening, and my theory is that the new tops are allowing the solvent to evaporate, thus reducing and thickening the glue.

I contacted the makers but they didn't want to know, which is very poor in my view, as this stuff ain't cheap.

If doing any similar work in future I will definitely be looking for an alternative.

 

[dmayes]

Weigh it on a pair of kitchen scales and try to find out what it should weigh when full.

 

[S2Jimlad]

It can still be bought in large tubes. I use the tubes at work and no probs with it.

 

[sparkie]

Yes the stuff itself is still ok. I've used it for 50 years. It's the latest tins that are the problem. The tubes are fine.

 

[Pete7]

Haven't they recently changed the formula to low vapour to stop the kids sniffing it (green band around the tin?). Bought a small tub from B&Q and it didn't set. Went to our local hardware store and bought the proper stuff in the old style tin, perfect, lesson learnt.

Pete

 

[nedmin]

You all probably know,but be very careful when using in enclosed spaces, one of my old work colleagues blew up his kitchen when lighting a gas ring after using Evostick.He was sticking down Formica work tops.

 

[Anonymous]

Sniffing solvents seems to be a peculiarly Anglo-Saxon thing. Odd.

 

[Cerddinen]

The Anglo-Saxon part is sadly not correct. Petrol sniffing is a major issue among Australia's indigenous population. It is a major contributor to poor health and low life expectancy.

www.nt.gov.au/health/healthdev/health_promotion/bushbook/volume2/chap1/petrol.htm

 

[MarkJohnson12345]

Used to test the stuff in their labs 40 years ago.

A good glue, not sure what might have changed.

Is there a sell by date on the tin??

Write to Stafford, assuming they still make it there, or China if not!!!!

Mj

 

[leomagill]

I just used some of the solvent free evostick to glue some formica to wood, what a load of crap! give me the old 'extra toxic' stuff any day, it's more like copydex now.
I won't be buying it again.

 

[sparkie]

Hi Mark, yes the glue is still fine, the original type anyway. Obviously the newer fume- free is getting a slating, about as good as lead-free solder it seems. The new tins are the problem, I did contact Evode twice by email but was just fobbed off. Not good enough.

Cheers

Sparkie

 

[JerryHawkins]

Hi Sparkie,

Bit of thread-drift, but can I ask you where you got your formica from? I need to replace some of mine which got a little singed a while back. Its seperated from the rest so match is not too important.

 

[sparkie]

Hello Jerry, bought the Formica from one of my local DIY shops in Chester. It nowadays only stocks white and black, but there is a still a good range available to order. Like most things these days it ain't a patch on the old stuff, the quality is nothing like as good. For stockists locally to you I think there is a Formica website, but it's a while since I used it. I've looked for alternatives but not been able to find one, as most stuff is pre-laminated these days.

Good luck

Sparkie

 

[JerryHawkins]

Hi Sparkie,

Thanks for that. I'll have to do some leg-work - probably literally! The stuff I have has lasted nearly 30 years and most is still fine apart from the bit I messed up (SWMBO not too happy!). Hope I can find something suitable.