Roo Products RooClear Melamine Glue 16 oz

I've been using this glue for a decade. It is incredibly strong, has never failed, and is totally clear when dry. I've recently had titebond extend fail under slight vibration. I replaced it with this on a face frame and no issues at all. I've used it on solid wood flooring near potential water leaks (like near sinks, dishwashers, and refrigerators). I've used it on drawers and doors. Most recently I've been using it on miter-fold drawers (see Rockler for details) on prefinished birch plywood. Initiially i used titebond 2, but I could hear cracking upon use. Titebond seems to be terrible on prefinished materials (including conversion varnish on the backs of face frames). Roo glue has never failed me and I keep ordering more. It's nice and thick, but not too thick, It doesn't run unintentionally. I don't have to worry too much about precise cleanup because it is totally clear when dry, but I am careful, nonetheless.The only downside is that it is sometimes difficult to wash off your fingers if you are used to titebond or similar glues. It is water-soluble but only to a point. Once dry it is only alcohol soluble. That's a good thing in kitchens but a slight annoyance on your fingers. I love it.

This stuff surprised me. It bonds well to the slick melamine surface as well as the bare chip board. Tacks up quick so don’t do large areas at once. Wipes off ok when fresh and wet but there’s not a lot of work time. Thought it would dry clear, only the thinnest of material dries clear (think smear or smudge kinda thin) wiped down the inside corner of the cabinet I was building with a warm wet cloth. Cleaned it all off the surface but just the very minor bit that was left in the corner, It dried white. Other than the white color when it dried, I really liked this stuff. It works every bit as good as the best wood glue and even better on the slick surface of the melamine. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

I needed an inexpensive way to reface some drawers in a rental unit kitchen so I made melamine fronts but I wanted more than the handle screws to hold them on. After some research I chose Roo Glue based on their claims and one day shipping. I admit that I really didn't think it would work but I was VERY pleasantly surprised when plywood drawer boxes stuck to melamine drawer fronts WITHOUT screws. A short 20 minute clamping was all it took. I'm now 100% behind Roo Glue.

I had some IKEA furniture that was too short and needed feet. This glue works REALLY well. It has a pungent smell, but it works phenomenally. I was able to glue wood to the melamine and it is holding great!

Just starting out in cabinet making and my first one will be melamine (probably ill advised)...I bought several books and have read various opinions:One author says that he generally does rabbets and glue with merely crown staples to hold, but his photos of melamine construction only show butt joints. This book says that melamine glue is not very good and requires additional fasteners.Another book I have that is all about melamine teaches butt joints and screws almost exclusively (except for biscuits where screws would be seen).Many woodworking forums suggest that melamine glue is good for melamine to wood joints but not so good for wood to wood.I did a simple test joint with the glue in a double rabbet so it had mostly wood to wood and some melamine to wood surface. The piece wasn't super difficult to break but it doesn't seem to be the glue's fault - booth pieces took chunks out of the other and the melamine itself partially pulled away so I'd say the bond is at least meeting the strength of the substrate. Particle board just isn't that strong in general, this we all know.This stuff doesn't seem nearly as high tack as wood glue so it may prove to be a little harder to work with. Twenty minutes seems like an adequate amount of work time. It says it's dry in four hours but I don't intend to rely on that.Bottom line, I'll be using this glue but also some screws just to be safe.

This glue is great for melamine. Thanks

I bought this on the recommendation of several cabinet makers. It sticks to melamine board, particleboard, MDF, plywood, hardwood. Pretty much anything, and after 24 hours drying time, the bond is usually stronger than the material. Clamp time is not excessive, as the initial grab is made in less than an hour. Hear is a tip, I discovered by accident. While this glue is "water base" it is only water soluble for a short time. Even if you wipe it off of wood, (with water) there may be a nearly invisible residue, that shows up as a light patch when you apply stain. I found that even after a full cure, the glue can be removed with a citrus terpene solvent, like (100%) d-limonene. These "orange oil" solvents, remove the dried glue from woodwork, tools, and even your clothes and shoes. d-limonene smells nice, but is very flammable, so no sources of ignition while using it, and put your used rags in a safe metal container when done.

Yes, it really DOES work with melamine! I have high praise for this glue, as it has repaired several hard-to-replace items, setting up solidly. It does take some time to harden fully if you put it on thickly, but once it cures, it holds up to active use on garden tools and the like. Cleans up with water if it is done quickly, as it does start to set in just minutes. It has replaced the bottle of Elmer's carpenter glue in my workshop.