Original Gorilla Glue: clamp 1 to 2 hours, and give it 24 hours to cure. Gorilla’s super glue sets in 10 to 45 seconds and its epoxy in 5 minutes, and most of the Gorilla products below list a 24 hour full cure.
Glues
| Product | Set or clamp | Full cure | Apply at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gorilla Glue | Clamp 1 to 2 hours | 24 hours | Above 40°F |
| Clear Gorilla Glue, Micro Precise | Clamp 2 hours | 24 hours | 32 to 100°F |
| Clear Gorilla Glue Gel | Press within 5 minutes; don’t move for 2 hours | 24 hours | 32 to 100°F |
| Super Glue Pen, Micro Precise, No Drip Gel | About 10 to 45 seconds | 24 hours | Room temperature (Pen) |
| Super Glue liquid, Gel, Ultimate | 10 to 45 seconds | Not on the page | Room temperature (liquid, Gel); best at room temperature (Ultimate) |
| Gorilla Epoxy | Apply within 5 minutes; sets in 5; undisturbed 30 minutes | 24 hours | 50 to 100°F |
| Gorilla Epoxy Ultimate | Apply within 3 minutes; sets in 10; undisturbed 30 minutes | 24 hours | 32 to 90°F |
| Wood Glue | Clamp 20 to 30 minutes | 24 hours | Above 55°F |
| Wood Glue Ultimate | Open up to 15 minutes; clamp 20 to 30 | 24 hours | At or above 50°F |
| Dries Clear Wood Glue | Clamp 20 to 30 minutes | 24 hours | 55 to 75°F |
| Fabric Glue | Working time 1 to 5 minutes | 24 hours; wash after 3 days | 50 to 90°F |
| Clear Grip | Let dry about 2 minutes before joining | At least 24 hours | 50 to 90°F |
| Hot Glue Sticks | 45 seconds working time | Within minutes, as it cools | Not stated |
From each product’s page and FAQ; the epoxy set times from Gorilla’s epoxy pro tips.
Construction adhesives and sealants
| Product | Hold or set | Full cure | Apply at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strength Clear Construction | Repositionable 30 minutes (cartridge) | 24 hours | Best above 40°F |
| Heavy Duty Construction | Hold 20 to 30 seconds | 24 hours; longer when cold, with humidity, or on non-porous surfaces | 40 to 100°F, best above 50°F |
| Kitchen & Bath Construction | Hold 20 to 60 seconds | 24 hours minimum | Not stated |
| Landscape Construction | Hold 20 to 60 seconds | 2 to 7 days | -20 to 100°F |
| Construction Adhesive Ultimate | Press within 10 minutes | Not on the page | Best above 40°F |
| Waterproof Patch & Seal Paste, Liquid | Cure between coats | 24 to 48 hours | 40 to 120°F (paste); 50 to 120°F (liquid) |
| Waterproofing Spray | Cure between coats | 24 hours | 50 to 90°F |
From each product’s page. Gorilla says Patch & Seal Paste may feel tacky for up to 48 hours in low humidity.
What changes the time
- Moisture: Gorilla says Original Gorilla Glue is moisture activated, so dampen one surface, and both on dense hardwoods.
- Temperature: Gorilla says Epoxy Ultimate cures slower in cooler temperatures and faster in hotter ones, and its Clear Grip and Heavy Duty take longer in the cold.
- Surfaces: Gorilla says Heavy Duty and Clear Grip take longer on non-porous surfaces, and Wood Glue’s clamp time depends on the wood’s porosity.
Which Gorilla glue?
Gorilla Glue vs super glue