What sticks to each surface

PlasticWhich glues list which plastics, the recycling numbers most glues won't hold, and what to use on PVC, ABS and acrylic. PolypropyleneWhy almost every glue rules out polypropylene, the one glue we found that lists it, and what to do outdoors. PolyethyleneGlue for HDPE and LDPE: why most glues won't hold, and the one we found that lists polyethylene. SiliconeWhy glue, caulk and paint won't hold on cured silicone, and how to get old silicone off so a new seal sticks. WoodWood glue for indoor, outdoor and wet jobs, Type I against Type II, and what wood glue won't do. MetalGlue for metal to metal: two-part epoxy for most jobs, how hot each one can get, and how to prep the metal. GlassGlue for glass to glass, which super glues rule glass out, clear epoxies, and how makers want mirrors held up. CeramicGlue for broken mugs, pottery and porcelain: what the makers allow, and why none we read is for a mug you drink from. RubberGlue for rubber and shoe soles: shoe glues that stay flexible, and the rubbers many glues rule out. ConcreteGluing to concrete and block: construction adhesives, their cure times, wet and cold jobs, and when to use an anchor. FabricGlue for fabric: what fabric glue lists, which glues say they survive the washer and dryer, and fabric to other surfaces. LeatherGlue for leather: the flexible glues that list it, the kinds of leather some makers rule out, and what to use on a tear. FoamGlue for foam board, insulation and Styrofoam: which adhesives list foam, and which ones their makers say not to use or say will dissolve it. BrickGlue for brick: the landscape and construction adhesives that list it, how long they take, and when to use an anchor instead. StoneGlue for granite, marble, slate and other natural stone, and the stones (limestone, travertine, sandstone) some adhesives warn about. TileGlue for tile: resetting a loose tile in mortar, tile adhesive on plywood and walls, and the glues makers list for mosaics and small repairs. AluminumGlue for aluminum: the epoxies and hybrid glues whose makers name aluminum, the one rated weaker on it, and how makers say to prepare it. PVCGlue for rigid PVC: construction adhesive and PVC cement for trim and boards, and the epoxies and super glues that name PVC for repairs. AcrylicGlue for acrylic and plexiglass: why sheet makers use solvent cement, the few household glues that name acrylic, and what makes it crack or craze. PolycarbonateGlue for polycarbonate: the Loctite and E6000 glues that name it, the activator Loctite recommends, and the silicones that don't hold. VinylGlue for vinyl: the flexible glues for seats, tarps and inflatables, vinyl floor tile adhesive, and what the siding manual says about caulk. 3D printsGlue for 3D prints: super glue for PLA, PETG and ABS, which filaments acetone can weld, and why PETG resists every hobby solvent. Wood to metalGlue for wood to metal: which glues list both, why wood glue isn't one of them, and how to prep each side. Plastic to metalGlue for plastic to metal: what makers list for hard plastics, the one glue for polypropylene and polyethylene, and how to prep. Glass to metalGlue for glass to metal: Loctite Glass Glue for close-fitting indoor pieces, and the epoxies and construction adhesives that list both. Plastic to woodGlue for plastic to wood: what makers list for hard plastics, the one glue for polypropylene, and PVC boards on wood. Rubber to metalGlue for rubber to metal: the flexible glues and super glues that list both, and the epoxies that rule out oily or flexible rubber. Wood to concreteGlue for wood to concrete: the construction adhesives that list both, what Loctite says about furring strips and treated lumber, and fasteners. Metal to concreteGlue for metal to concrete: Loctite Epoxy Metal/Concrete and the construction adhesives that list both, and when a railing needs anchors. Foam to woodGlue for foam to wood: the construction adhesives that list foam board and wood, and the glues that rule out polystyrene foam. Fabric to woodGlue for fabric to wood: the fabric glues, contact adhesives and flexible glues that list both, and the epoxies to skip. Plastic to plasticGlue for plastic to plastic: plastic epoxy and super glue for hard plastics, cements for PVC and acrylic, and the one glue for polypropylene. Glass to glassGlue for glass to glass: Loctite Glass Glue for close-fitting indoor pieces, clear epoxies for gaps, and the super glues that rule glass out. Tile to woodTile to wood: which plywood tile adhesives go over, which wood they rule out, and the glues that list tile and wood for small jobs. What sticks to what chartA printable what-sticks-to-what chart: 21 surfaces against each other, with the glue type makers list for each pair, from the same data as the glue finder.

General guidance from manufacturer and standards data. Products vary, so check the label and the maker's instructions.