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STICK2 September 28, 2026

How to Unblock a Drain (and Stop It Smelling): A UK Guide

A practical UK guide to unblocking sinks, showers and outside drains — DIY methods, when to use a caustic drain unblo...

Broken bathroom mirror held together with mirror safety backing film

Amelia Parker September 18, 2026

Mirror Safety Backing Film: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

Learn what mirror safety backing film is, how it works and why it’s used to help hold broken glass in place. This gui...

STICK2 August 20, 2026

Where to Use Aluminium Foil Tape When Fitting Air Conditioning

Fitting air con and reaching for the foil tape? Here's where it actually belongs in the install, from duct joints to ...

Removing sticky label residue from a glass jar

STICK2 August 20, 2026

How to Remove Adhesive Residue: The Complete Guide

Peeled off a label and left the gunk behind? Here's how to shift sticky residue from glass, wood, plastic and car pai...

Tobias Johnson-Hulse August 06, 2026

Nuts, Bolts and Washers Explained: Types, Sizes and How to Choose

A UK trade guide to nuts, bolts and washers: the common types, how sizes are measured, which finish to use and how to...

Stick2 Products August 05, 2026

Types of Nails Explained: A UK Trade Guide

A UK trade guide to the main types of nails, from round wire and oval to masonry, clout, ring shank and collated gas ...

Assortment of wood screws in different sizes, head types and finishes on a workbench

Tobias Johnson-Hulse August 05, 2026

Wood Screw Sizes and Types Explained: A UK Trade Guide

Screws look simple until you are stood at the rack with twenty boxes in front of you, each one covered in numbers. Wh...

Amelia Parker July 22, 2026

PU Adhesive: Uses, Benefits and Application Guide

Discover how polyurethane (PU) adhesives are transforming modern construction. Learn about their benefits, common app...

Tradesperson applying glass glue to a crystal repair

Tobias Johnson-Hulse May 29, 2026

Glass Glue: A UK Guide to Choosing the Right Glue for Glass

A practical UK guide to choosing the right glass glue, covering cyanoacrylate, epoxy, UV-cure, silicone and MS polyme...

Tradesperson applying wood to concrete adhesive to a timber batten on a prepared concrete slab

Tobias Johnson-Hulse May 26, 2026

Wood to Concrete Adhesive: 5 Options for a Strong Bond

Fixing timber to a concrete (or cement) floor with the wrong product wastes a day's work. The right wood to concrete ...

Technician applying industrial glue in workshop

Amelia Parker April 22, 2026

How to Choose Industrial Glue for Reliable Bonds

Learn how to choose the right industrial glue for any UK construction or manufacturing project using a standards-led,...

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Chris Bourne February 17, 2026

D4 Wood Glue Explained: Choosing the Right Waterproof Wood Adhesive

Learn how D4 wood glue delivers strong, waterproof bonds for flooring, joinery and woodworking projects, and discover...

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