Titebond comparison

Titebond is the leading manufacturer of wood glues, offering a wide range of products to meet the needs of every woodworker, from professional cabinetmakers to DIY enthusiasts. Trusted and used daily by woodworkers around the globe, Titebond is the go-to choice for quality and reliability. Discover the perfect glue for your project below.

Interior

Best used for Open / total assembly time
Original Wood, hardboard, particleboard, leather, cloth and most other porous materials. 4-6 / 10-15 minutes
Extend Wood-to-wood lay-ups and other complex operations requiring longer assembly time 15 / 20-25 minutes
Liquid Hide Ideal for antique restoration or musical instruments. Superior creep-resistance and can create a unique 'crackling effect' on wood. 10 / 20-30 minutes
Quick & Thick Wood, pottery, stone, glass, fabrics, leather and most craft materials 3-5 / 10-15 minutes
Cold Press for Veneer Cold press laminating of wood to solid woods, particleboard, MDF, plywood and other porous materials. 15 / 15-20 minutes
Instant Bond - Thin, medium, thick and gel Wood, metal and rubber Viscosity and setting times vary according to the chosen product, please see details below

Exterior

Best used for Open / total assembly time
II Premium Exterior woodworking projects, including outdoor furniture, birdhouses, mailboxes, planters and picnic tables. FDA approved for indirect food contact (cutting boards) and is ideal for radio frequency (R-F) gluing systems. 3-5 / 10-15 minutes
II Dark Dark wood, hardboard, particleboard, leather, cloth and most other porous materials. 5 / 10-15 minutes
III Ultimate The ultimate in wood glues - ideal for both interior and exterior applications. The only waterproof wood glue that cleans up with water (while wet). 8-10 / 20-25 minutes

Construction adhesive

Best used for Working time
Heavy Duty Solvent Free Common building materials including trim, panelling, drywall, foamboard, tub surrounds, plastics, metal, masonry and wet, frozen and treated lumber. Approximately 20 minutes for a 1/4" bead

Interior range

Titebond Original

Type: Aliphatic resin, interior wood glue.
Ideal for: Furniture, cabinet making, biscuit joints.
Bonds: Wood, hardboard, particleboard, leather, cloth and most other porous materials.

Features and benefits:

Fast set - Shortens clamp time
Bonds stronger than wood
Solvent-resistant
Excellent sand-ability
Unaffected by finishes
Easy cleanup with water

Application Temperature: Above 50°F (10°C)
Open Assembly Time: 4-6 minutes
Total Assembly Time: 10-15 minutes

Titebond Extend

Type: Slower setting version of Titebond Original interior wood glue, has a longer opening time to apply and assemble.
Ideal for: Complex tasks such as curved railings, edge and face glueing. It has a higher heat resistance than Original, making it more suitable for interior applications that are exposed to higher heat; kitchens, fire surrounds and radiator covers.
Bonds: Wood, hardboard, particleboard, MDF, plywood leather, cloth and most other porous materials.

Features & benefits:
Slower speed of set - Longer working time
Excellent heat-resistance
Water cleanup
Versatile - Bonds wood, particleboard, MDF, plywood and other porous materials
Ideal for complex assemblies and bent laminations

Application Temperature: Above 40°F (4°C)
Open Assembly Time: 15 minutes
Total Assembly Time: 20-25 minutes

Titebond Liquid Hide

Type: Natural Protein Emulsion; ready-to- use, interior hide glue that doesn't require heating, mixing or stirring.
Ideal for: Antique furniture repair and musical instruments. can be used to give a unique crackling effect on wood, can also be used on cloth, or for small veneering jobs.
Bonds: Wood and Cloth.

Features & benefits:
Ready-to-use form
Ideal for fine furniture repair
Excellent sandability
Excellent creep-resistance
Can be used to create a "crackling effect" on wood
Slow set allows precise assembly

Application Temperature: Above 50°F (10°C)
Open Assembly Time: 10 minutes
Total Assembly Time: 20-30 minutes

Titebond Quick & Thick Multi-Surface

Type: Thixotropic PVA.
Ideal for: Workshop, home and craft projects. It's the thickest and fastest drying waterbased glue available.
Bonds: Porous or semi-porous materials – ideal for wood, pottery, ceramic, stone, glass, fabrics and leather.

Features & benefits:
2X Faster – 3X Thicker than traditional PVA glues
Dries clear – Paintable
Ideal for the woodshop, home and craft projects
Fill small cracks and gaps
Unaffected by finishes
Excellent sandability on wood
Designed for interior projects
Water cleanup
Nonflammable — No offensive odor
Conforms to ASTM D4236

Application Temperature: Above 50°F (10°C)
Open Assembly Time: 3-5 minutes
Total Assembly Time: 10-15 minutes

Cold Press for Veneer

Type: Polyvinyl Acetate, high-quality, economical alternative to contact cement for large-scale bonding of veneers to flat surfaces as it contains none of the harmful or corrosive fumes found in most contact adhesives.
Ideal for: Specifically formulated for cold press laminating, interior use. It also prevents bleed-through on open-grained and unbacked wood veneers.
Bonds: Wood to solid woods, particleboard, MDF, plywood and other porous materials.

Features & benefits:
Economical alternative to contact cement
Formulated to minimize "bleed-through"
Moderate speed of set
No harmful vapors
Safe - nonflammable

Application Temperature: Above 50°F (10°C)
Open Assembly Time: 15 minutes
Total Assembly Time: 15-20 minutes

Titebond Instant

Type: Cyanoacrylates (CA) traditionally called superglue, nearly instant setting time.
Ideal for: With incredible strength and impact resistant, it can be used for a variety of applications, providing a strong, permanent bond.
Bonds: Wood, plastics, china, granite, ceramic, glass and rubber.

Features & benefits:
Fast set - Eliminates clamping or reduces clamp time
Bonds stronger than wood
Excellent heat and solvent-resistance
Unaffected by finishes
2 year shelf life
Triple distilled for purity & consistency
Impact-resistant

Available in four forms
Thin: Handling time of 5 seconds and a setting time of 3 seconds. Perfect for running into hairline cracks for repairs and small sections of timber.
Medium: Handling time of 7 seconds and a setting time of 5 seconds. More general purpose type of CA glue.
Thick: Handling time of 10 seconds and a setting time of 8 seconds. Ideal for use on porous wood, MDF and trimming carpentry components.
Gel: Handling time of 30 seconds and a setting time of 20 seconds. Excellent gap filling properties, ideal for use on porous wood or for bonding mitre joints.

Exterior range

Titebond II Premium

Type: Crosslinking PVA with type II water resistance.  An interior and exterior wood glue.
Ideal for: Outdoor projects including outdoor furniture, birdhouses, planters and picnic tables as well as humid interiors. It’s FDA approved for indirect food contact, ideal for items such as chopping boards.
Bonds: Wood, cloth and leather.

Features & benefits:
First one-part wood glue to pass ANSI Type II water-resistance
Designed for exterior use
Excellent sand-ability
Unaffected by finishes
FDA-compliant for indirect food contact
Ideal for radio frequency (R-F) and hot press glueing systems
Easy cleanup with water

Application Temperature: Above 55°F
Open Assembly Time: 3-5 minutes
Total Assembly Time: 10-15 minutes

Titebond II Premium Dark

Type: Crosslinking PVA with type II water resistance.  An interior and exterior wood glue.
Ideal for: This is a dyed version of Titebond II Premium, for use on darker coloured timber. It has all of the same properties and advantages, but dries a dark brown colour.
Bonds: Wood, cloth and leather.

Features & benefits:
Passes ANSI Type II water-resistance
Designed for interior and exterior applications
Excellent sand-ability
Unaffected by finishes
Ideal for radio frequency (R-F) glueing systems
Easy cleanup with water

Application Temperature: Above 55°F
Open Assembly Time: 5 minutes
Total Assembly Time: 10-15 minutes

Titebond III Ultimate

Type: Advanced Proprietary Polymer with type 1 water resistance. An interior and exterior wood glue.
Ideal for: Outdoor projects especially in cooler temperatures. Has excellent water resistance and is FDA-approved for indirect food contact.
Bonds: Wood, cloth and leather.

Features & benefits:
Passes ANSI/HPVA Type I water-resistance
Waterproof formula that cleans up with water
Superior strength - Strong initial tack
Designed for interior and exterior applications
Longer open assembly time
Lower application temperature
Unaffected by finishes
FDA-compliant for indirect food contact

Application Temperature: Above 47°F
Open Assembly Time: 8-10 minutes
Total Assembly Time: 20-25 minutes

Construction range

Titebond Heavy Duty Solvent Free Construction Adhesive

Type: Water based vinyl acrylic, solvent free adhesive. Designed to the same specification as Titebond Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive, with the added benefits of being environmentally friendly, by not containing any ozone depleting chemicals and doesn’t have a high potency smell.
Ideal for: Interior and exterior work, used in all common building materials; provides a strong grab, fills gaps and irregularities and will remain permanently flexible.
Bonds: Wood, metal, brick, concrete, ceramics, plywood, plasterboard and treated timber.

Features & benefits:
Best choice for extreme temperatures
Recommended For: Demanding interior/exterior construction, installation and repair projects.
Compatible Materials: Common building materials including wood, metal, brick, marble, ceramic tile, concrete, drywall, wood, OSB, particleboard and wet, frozen and treated lumber.
Durable strength for demanding projects
VOC-compliant solvent
Waterproof
Superior strength
Extrudes 0°F - 100°F
Bonds heaviest materials
Fast initial grab
Exceptional durability

Application Temperature: 0°F to 100°F
Service Temperature Range: -20°F to 120°F
Working Time: Approximately 15 minutes for a 1/4" bead
Prep: Surfaces must be clean and free of any material that may prevent adequate adhesion.

With Titebond's extensive range of wood glues, you can confidently tackle any woodworking project with the perfect adhesive for your needs. Simply the best? Well, we think so and we're sticking with it!