Yeah, I like the solvent based stuff, but work with the doors open AND
wear a respirator. It sure sticks well! The fumes make me nauseous.

dave

Brett B. Bonner wrote:

Mike in Mystic wrote:

First, I'm pretty sure my problem was using a
water-based product on MDF.


I tried using the water-based contact cement once, on some formica
(plywood substrate). Even with multiple coats, it didn't bond - I could
pull it apart by hand. I switched to the solvent based stuff and it
worked perfectly.

This was perhaps 5 years ago - maybe the manufacturers have improved the
product since then, but after that experience I won't even try it.

The solvent based products do require some care to use - the vapors are
explosive and unpleasant to breathe, so ventilate well and don't work
near any ignition sources. I'd normally prefer the safer product but
not if it doesn't work!

-Brett