contact cement

American  

noun

1. synthetic adhesive that is applied separately to the surfaces to be joined and is allowed to dry, with the surfaces then being brought into contact: often used to join veneers.

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• contact cement vs. rubber cement

Example Sentences

For extra insurance, spread water-based contact cement with a low-nap, small roller over the whole tread and the edge before applying the veneer.

From Washington Post

There are two ways around this issue: Find someone who has a shop and would take the furniture there for its transformation, or specify that the person needs to avoid using the usual solvent-based contact cement and instead use a low-odor contact cement.

From Washington Post

Lawrence said that if you do go with someone who wants to do the work on a deck at your condo, water-based contact cement should work fine as long as you’re recovering a flat surface; he has seen problems with these adhesives when the laminate needs to bond to a curved surface.

From Washington Post

It took them nearly a year to scissor the faces, scenes and titles from the posters, then arrange them and glue them onto half-inch plywood boards with contact cement spray.

From Washington Post

McCloskey attached the donor wings using a tiny amount of contact cement on a toothpick.

From BBC