As a leading supplier of construction materials, Building Materials Nationwide understands the inconveniences compatibility problems can cause. The wrong adhesive will lead to boards not bonding properly, delays in getting the right products, and entire timelines being thrown off. 

With decades of experience and expertise solely focused on adhesives, we have your project covered. Our rigorously tested and proven adhesives work seamlessly with top plasterboard brands. With our nationwide warehouse network, we swiftly deliver the right adhesive solutions to keep your projects on track.

The Risks of Incompatible Adhesives and Plasterboards

Incompatible adhesives and plasterboards can undermine entire projects. The boards may not properly bond to the framework, leading to cracks, gaps, and instability down the road. Or the adhesive drying times may not align with your construction schedule, forcing delays while waiting for it to set. You might even end up with an unsuitable adhesive that can't withstand environmental conditions, resulting in boards detaching and dangerous failures.

These compatibility issues lead to ripped-out walls, reworked timelines, and blown budgets. Your reputation is also at risk when unsuitable adhesive selection leads to visible flaws or failures. Finding adhesive and board combinations that work seamlessly takes extensive testing and experience.

Attempting to piece together your own solutions leaves your projects vulnerable to expensive problems. Partnering with the experts at Building Materials eliminates these risks.

Signs Your Plasterboard and Adhesive Are Non-compatible

Incompatible adhesives and boards can manifest themselves in a number of ways. Here are key signs your current adhesive may not work well with your plasterboard:

• Long drying times - Installation is delayed while waiting for the adhesive to set correctly. Timelines get drawn out.
• Poor bonding - Boards feel loose or detach completely from the framework. Gaps, cracks and lifting can appear.
• Flaking/Crumbling - Adhesive loses integrity and doesn’t maintain a smooth, continuous bond. Creates weak points.
• Slumping - Adhesive slides down before drying, leaving boards with little or no bonding at the top.
• Environmental failure - Adhesive can't withstand conditions like moisture, humidity or temperature swings. Leads to delamination.
• Sanding/finishing issues - Incompatible adhesive requires excessive rework and sanding to get boards ready for finishing.