Roo Products RooClear Melamine Glue 16 oz

I've been using this glue for a decade. It is incredibly strong, has never failed, and is totally clear when dry. I've recently had titebond extend fail under slight vibration. I replaced it with this on a face frame and no issues at all. I've used it on solid wood flooring near potential water leaks (like near sinks, dishwashers, and refrigerators). I've used it on drawers and doors. Most recently I've been using it on miter-fold drawers (see Rockler for details) on prefinished birch plywood. Initiially i used titebond 2, but I could hear cracking upon use. Titebond seems to be terrible on prefinished materials (including conversion varnish on the backs of face frames). Roo glue has never failed me and I keep ordering more. It's nice and thick, but not too thick, It doesn't run unintentionally. I don't have to worry too much about precise cleanup because it is totally clear when dry, but I am careful, nonetheless.The only downside is that it is sometimes difficult to wash off your fingers if you are used to titebond or similar glues. It is water-soluble but only to a point. Once dry it is only alcohol soluble. That's a good thing in kitchens but a slight annoyance on your fingers. I love it.

This stuff surprised me. It bonds well to the slick melamine surface as well as the bare chip board. Tacks up quick so don’t do large areas at once. Wipes off ok when fresh and wet but there’s not a lot of work time. Thought it would dry clear, only the thinnest of material dries clear (think smear or smudge kinda thin) wiped down the inside corner of the cabinet I was building with a warm wet cloth. Cleaned it all off the surface but just the very minor bit that was left in the corner, It dried white. Other than the white color when it dried, I really liked this stuff. It works every bit as good as the best wood glue and even better on the slick surface of the melamine. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Great stuff! I tried it on shellac, Zinsser out of a can which has wax, no problem. Even high gloss polyurethane, works perfectly. I don't like the tip, I cut off too much and the cap wouldn't stay on. I would have lost it anyway as it doesn't have a keeper. Just so happens th cap off a plsastic Sprite bottle fits, and I cleaned the spout with water. I'll probably loose it too, so I'll try some different squeeze bottles. I'm going to buy a gallon when this small bottle runs out.

Melamine glue always has people who work with wood concerned if it really works. This one does. I thought it would dry like regular wood glue but this glue sets up faster so plan your glue up. As long as it's melamine to wood the bond should be good and strong.

Excellent glue. Used it to laminate a sheet of melamine board to another sheet of plain particle board to use as a workbench top. Glue was easy to work with and easy to spread (used a small roller for the workbench, and a paintbrush for two smaller tops). Reasonable amount of open time. There is a little bit of an odd smell to it, but nothing overpowering or brain cell killing, and it rapidly dissipates. Very pleased with the results.

Works well with wood and laminate

I bought this on the recommendation of several cabinet makers. It sticks to melamine board, particleboard, MDF, plywood, hardwood. Pretty much anything, and after 24 hours drying time, the bond is usually stronger than the material. Clamp time is not excessive, as the initial grab is made in less than an hour. Hear is a tip, I discovered by accident. While this glue is "water base" it is only water soluble for a short time. Even if you wipe it off of wood, (with water) there may be a nearly invisible residue, that shows up as a light patch when you apply stain. I found that even after a full cure, the glue can be removed with a citrus terpene solvent, like (100%) d-limonene. These "orange oil" solvents, remove the dried glue from woodwork, tools, and even your clothes and shoes. d-limonene smells nice, but is very flammable, so no sources of ignition while using it, and put your used rags in a safe metal container when done.

Built a big cabinet and needed to glue some face frame parts to primed surfaces. Didn’t feel like sanding them down to let wood glue work, so I tried this instead based on a recommendation from a prominent YouTube cabinet maker. Ended up coming in clutch where titebond would have likely failed. Also useful for gluing to pre-finished plywood surfaces. Life saver