Gorilla Glue

Gorilla is an American brand name of a line of polyurethane based waterproof glues as well as tapes, epoxies, and adhesives for various applications and tasks, from home to industrial. The glue is produced and sold by the Gorilla Glue Company, which is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is sold in hardware stores, arts & crafts stores, parts stores, and some discount stores. There are different types, colors, and sizes of the glue. Uncured glue can be removed with solvents, such as acetone, however, glue that has dried must be removed mechanically. The glue is water-activated.

History

Gorilla Glue started as a product sold exclusively to furniture manufacturers. The product was discovered being used in Indonesia in 1994 and the company began selling Gorilla Glue to consumers in 1999. The company was purchased by Lutz Tool Company which later changed its name to The Gorilla Glue Company. The company is privately owned.

Glue variants

Original is the most versatile and works on wood, stone, foam, metal, ceramic, glass and other materials. It is also available in white. Wood dries naturally as the wood color, leaves no foam and works on any type of wood. Super is a fast drying glue. Gel Super is a no-dripping variety.