DIY construction, repairs and maintenance can be easier than you think. These days there are numerous no-nails solutions that can make light work of almost any task around the house and in the workshop. So throw away the screws, nails and drills and learn the basics of mounting using no-nails adhesives.

You can use No More Nails products to mount everyday household products and accessories like wood panelling, soap dishes or mirrors in the bathroom, a trellis in the garden, mouldings and covings, or a hat or key hook in the kids’ rooms.

Let’s take a look at some of the fast-bonding and curing No-More-Nails adhesives available at your local hardware store. 

These handy products from the Pattex adhesives range will make your DIY projects a snap:

• No More Nails
• Contact adhesives
• Super glues
• Epoxies
• Power tapes

Let’s take a closer look at some of them:

No More Nails products

Allowing DIY enthusiasts to dispense with the time-consuming and messy task of drilling, screwing, hammering, and nail mounting, No More Nails products tackle the task in half the time with less fuss. The No More Nails range includes the original formula, Interior and Exterior and High Tack formulas, Click n Fix, No More Nails Invisible formula and various tapes to give you plenty of options for drill-free mounting. The range allows you to simply apply the adhesive to one or both surfaces and bond them without nails. You can use No More Nails to mount and bond wood, concrete, gypsum, stone, and many other materials. 

Contact adhesives

Strong and temperature resistant, Pattex contact adhesives are also Toluene free and a great option for when you need to bond materials with different textures. There is the original contact adhesive formula, a transparent option, and a contact adhesive for bonding leather. These are extremely versatile glues that can be used on cork, felt, wood ceramics, plastics, PVC, and metals. 

Super glues

Super glues are ideal for small repairs, arts and crafts, and a myriad of other uses in and around the home. They dry quickly and can be used on many different materials. They are available in both liquid and gel form. 

Epoxies

Epoxy glues are perfect when you need an extra bond, and the job needs a precise touch. They are usually applied with a two-part syringe that combines equal parts of a resin and a hardener to create a high bond strength. 

Handy ways to use No Nail adhesives

3D Prints

If you need to print 3D prints that are bigger than your printer’s volume, you may need to print them in multiple pieces and then glue them together. The best glue for this is a super glue, epoxy or silicone glue. You can use a simple glue gun to connect the pieces with more precision.

Hanging small and medium sized items in the kitchen and bathroom

If you want to keep a handy product in the kitchen drawer, check out this tutorial on double sided tape. You can also use No More Nails glues to mount shelving and art. Tapes are mess and fuss free and can be used to create strong fixtures without any hassle or curing time. Simply apply them to one side of the item you wish to hang, remove the backing tape, and press the item firmly against the surface you want to adhere it to. Tapes are ideal for getting the kids started on DIY tasks too!

Make your life simpler with No Nails adhesives

Whether you want to indulge in some 3D printing, hang a mirror or shelf in the bathroom or kitchen, or assemble a birdhouse for the garden, DIY No Nails glues are a great option. Keep some adhesives, tapes and epoxy syringes in the garage or shed so you always have them on hand when tackling repair and maintenance tasks too. The next time you’re at your local hardware store, pick up some handy adhesives and get to know how to use them for all your household tasks and maintenance jobs!