I have used this product commercially for years. It costs more than many competitors' products, but it is worth it. I particularly value that it remains a little flexible after "drying". This is very significant, for example, when combining dissimilar materials, like a wooden transition from wooden floor to tiles or, as in my current job, hanging wainscoting panels on a wall. The natural movement of the 1/4in maple ply with varying humidity are accommodated by the adhesive's flexibility. The panels won't pop off the wall by changes in weather/temp. In the past, I've used it with narrow crown staples to attach 1/4in MDF beadboard panels over an ugly plywood porch ceiling. It has never disappointed. When using it on panels, I like to make a bunch of little mounds instead of zigzags. This actually uses less material and gives a better overall adhesion, since wavy beads tend to vary in thickness and are sometimes too thin on irregular surfaces, whereas the little globs spread out and fill the gaps better.
I had read reviews where the tube had backed up and squeezed out the back. Unlike tubes of caulking where you just cut off the tip, with this product, after cutting off the tip (not too small), you have to puncture the inner foil seal. Often, the wire on the side of caulking gun is not enough. You have to decimate the seal – just punching a few holes is not enough. Make sure what you are using is long enough. I use an old drill bit. You can use a length cut from a wire hanger, for example, too open the seal completely. When you look inside the nozzle, you can see it's open and the adhesive inside. This stuff is gooey and stringy. Wear gloves. Use paint thinner or goof off to wipe drips off hard surfaces. You cannot get this out of fabrics or carpet. Be careful of stepping in drips.
I believe that the most expensive job is the one that has to be done twice. Use this and get it right the first time!
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