Elmer’s glue is for crafts and household repairs, with formulas for children and adults working on school projects, hobbies and home projects. Glue-All covers several materials, while Carpenter’s Wood Glue is formulated specifically for wood.
Elmer’s is an American-based company offering adhesives, craft, home-repair and office products. Borden introduced the brand, and Glue-All was introduced in 1947. Elmer’s is known for Glue-All, a PVA-based synthetic glue.
From school crafts to household repairs
The range reaches into repair work: Glue-All Max is designed for metal, stone and wood. For children’s paper-and-cloth crafts, School Glue and School Glue Gel are recommended for those materials.
Glue-All for projects using different materials
Glue-All is recommended for paper, wood, fabric, leather and ceramics. That breadth makes it useful when your projects change from a paper craft to a fabric or ceramic repair. On a visible fabric repair, try it on a scrap first to see how the fabric looks and feels afterward.
Elmer’s also offers a multipurpose adhesive for interior use; keep that formula on indoor jobs.
Carpenter’s Wood Glue for wood joints
Carpenter’s Wood Glue is formulated specifically for wood. For a wood-only project, that’s the direct choice. Fit the pieces together dry and get the clamps arranged before you open the bottle. On a repair where the joint can come apart, remove old glue residue so the mating wood surfaces meet cleanly.
Put the effort into the fit. A heavy puddle leaves more squeeze-out to clean up, and a loose joint still needs its fit corrected. Get the mating surfaces snug before gluing.
Glue residue on exposed wood can interfere with stain absorption and leave a visible patch. Before staining, inspect the area around the joint and remove any residue.
Follow the clamp and cure directions on the particular bottle you’re using. Keep the assembly supported after unclamping, and wait for the specified cure before putting it under load.
Glue selection table
| Product | Recommended materials |
|---|---|
| Elmer’s Glue-All | Paper, wood, fabric, leather and ceramics |
| Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue | Wood |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmer’s Glue-All?
Elmer’s Glue-All is a PVA-based synthetic glue recommended for paper, wood, fabric, leather and ceramics.
When was Elmer’s Glue-All introduced?
Elmer’s Glue-All was introduced in 1947.
What is Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue formulated for?
Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue is formulated specifically for wood.
What materials is Elmer’s Glue-All Max designed for?
Elmer’s Glue-All Max is designed for metal, stone and wood.
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