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How to glue glass together: Tips and products for any size job.

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Ready to find out how to glue glass together? Here’s the run-down of the top 3 glues for glass, and where to use them. We’ll also walk you through a quick 5-minute repair to get you started.

How to glue glass: The right adhesive for any job

Glass is notoriously tricky to glue because of its nonporous surface. Not all superglues adhere to glass, so it’s important to select the appropriate glue for the project. Here’s an overview of the different types of glue that can be used on glass.

A collection of glass items on a table, some are broken.
Most damaged glass items can be easily repaired. You just need to know which adhesive to use and how to glue the glass

Best way to glue glass: Small projects

For glass repairs on small indoor items like wine glass stems, decorations or other glass household goods, Loctite Glass Glue is the best choice. This specialty glue dries clear and works with all glass types, including colored, stained, and tinted glass. It’s especially suited for non-porous surfaces and can also adhere to metals and some plastics. While this adhesive is water resistant and dishwasher safe, it is not to be used for porous surfaces and doesn’t fill gaps.

Best way to glue glass: Medium projects

For more advanced glass projects like fixing a glass table or garden decorations, choose Loctite Epoxy Clear Multi-Purpose. This powerhouse epoxy fills gaps and can be used on a wide range of materials as either a filler, adhesive or as laminate. It dries clear but can be tinted for color matching and offers resistance to water, humidity and most solvents. For best adhesion, one surface should be roughened.

Best way to glue glass: Large projects

A heavy-duty construction adhesive for indoors and outdoors, Loctite Power Grab Ultimate Crystal-Clear Construction Adhesive is the right choice for large-scale glass projects. This high-quality formula is weatherproof, has excellent temperature resistance, and can be used on most materials including two non-porous surfaces. It dries clear and won’t shrink when cured. Two sizes are available: a 9oz caulking tube as well as a 2.7oz tube for smaller projects like gluing a glass mosaic on windows.

A woman holds two parts of a broken crystal vase in her hands.
Before you start gluing, make sure you have all the parts of the broken object

How to glue glass to glass

In most cases, repairing glass is a small-scale task that doesn’t require a lot of tools and professional know how. Here’s how to glue glass together in the simplest way possible.

What you need to get started:

  • Loctite Glass Glue 
  • tissue paper
  • water or acetone and a sharp blade for cleanup 

 

Here's how to glue glass back together…

  1. Wash glass with soap and water, then dry. Avoid using detergents as they can leave a residue that affects the quality of the bond. 
  2. Pre-fit parts. All parts must be close fitting without gaps. 
  3. Remove the applicator cap by screwing the cap and nozzle down clockwise, all the way to the tube shoulder, puncturing the tube. Remove the cap counterclockwise from the nozzle.  
  4. Apply glue sparingly to one surface. One drop of adhesive covers 1 square inch of surface. 
  5. Press pieces together immediately and do not move or readjust.
  6. Hold in place for 15 to 60 seconds or until bond sets. 
  7. Leave undisturbed for 10 minutes and leave overnight for full bond strength. Dishwasher safe in 1 week. 
  8. Clean the top with the tissue and reapply the cap.

Products used

  • Loctite Glass Glue

    Bonding clear and colored, stained or tinted glass instantly. Dishwasher safe once cured.

  • loctite power grab ultimate crystal clear 3oz tube
    Loctite Power Grab Ultimate Crystal Clear

    Works in all conditions and dries crystal clear

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