Filling & Grab Adhesives

Learn more about filling and grab adhesives

An instant grab adhesive gives an immediate hold when you press the component into place. A filling grab adhesive is used where you need that hold and some gap bridging too, which helps when the surface is not perfectly flat.

For a broader fixing option, construction adhesive and multi purpose adhesive products in the range may suit jobs where you need to bond across different building materials. The right choice depends on the material, the gap to be bridged and how much adjustment time the job needs.

Typical uses

• Fixing skirting, architrave and timber trims to walls.

• Bonding plasterboard, wall panels and dado rails.

• Fixing timber battens, coving and lightweight to medium duty building components.

• Bonding to masonry, concrete and brick where a mechanical fixing is not practical.

• Bridging small gaps so components sit true.

• Holding parts in place while you work through alignment.

How to choose the right filling & grab adhesive

• Match the product to the material first, whether that’s masonry, plasterboard, timber, concrete or metal.

• Choose an instant grab adhesive when you want a quick hold on vertical or overhead work.

• Pick a construction adhesive when the job calls for a broader fixing option across building materials.

• Use a multi purpose adhesive when one product needs to cover more than one common task.

• Go for a gap filling adhesive where the joint is uneven and needs packing out rather than a thin bond line.

• Confirm whether the product is suitable for interior or exterior use, and for wet or dry conditions.

• You may also see bond strength, low odour, ventilation guidance, skin contact advice and fire classification in the product specifications.

Before you order

• Check the product specifications for material compatibility and application suitability.

• Note the drying times, as these vary between products.

• Prepare surfaces properly. Many adhesives need a clean, sound base.

• For bathrooms and kitchens, review whether the product is suitable for those conditions.

Explore our range of filling and grab adhesives

Browse filling & grab adhesives at Travis Perkins to compare instant grab adhesive, construction adhesive and multi purpose adhesive options by task, material and performance need. Our range is backed by nationwide branches, reliable stock availability and trade accounts for regular purchasing and account management 24/7.