skip to main content

Stained Glass & Mosaics

Gorilla Glue Disaster

16 years ago

So, I've been working on the wedding cake for my niece, finally found a suitable cake plate, and decided to attach it last night before going to bed. Instead of using my trusty E6000, I foolishly decided to use some left-over Gorilla Glue we had in the laundry room.

BIG MISTAKE!

The fine print was too small for me to attempt to read that late at night, but apparently Gorilla Glue expands to 4X (why? who knows?). When I woke up this morning, there was a bubbly, syrupy grossness oozing out from under my cake, and creeping up its sides! It took a while to get the mess off with paint thinner, and I was almost afraid the cake was a total loss.

Oh well. Live and learn.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (15)

bamasusanna
16 years ago
Yep, ya gotta baby sit that glue! It is excellent for fixing busted furniture though. My moving crew taught me that.
Glad you could save your cake... Have we seen that? PICS!
d3bbi
16 years ago
Yikes! Thanks for the heads up; I've never used Gorilla Glue. Glad you were able to salvage your cake.
Related Discussions
Gorilla Glue?
Q
Comments (12)
gorilla glue is fantastic...and yes, it does expand so you need to use it sparingly. a group of teenage boys got together for an overnighter(not at my house but ds#3 was there). one of the boys got into the gg...rubbed it on both hands then slapped another boys cheeks. according to the manufacturer it comes off with soap and water right away...the cheeks had to have lanolin applied and the glue peeled for several days. leave it to teenagers...
...See More
Gorilla ruined my project
Q
Comments (5)
why don't you try what they use to glue glass together for the plate flowers and totems that are outside summer and winter. Go to Lowes and get some GE Silicone Caulk for windows and doors. It comes in a tube that is used with the caulk gun or they have it in small tube, but that is more expensive. I have glued a lot of things with this and it dries clear. You can also smooth a small about on your buttons. I have met my stuff outside winter and summer and I live in Indiana where we have had some really rough winters. This is great stuff, I don't like gorilla glue either.
...See More
Krazee Glue Disaster
Q
Comments (3)
My sympathies, Cynthia. As far as your SS sink, laquer thinner will remove the stuff and shouldn't damage the sink. As far as your counter goes, I suggest trying a razor; the kind that comes in a little hand holder for scraping decals & paint off of windows is good and uses a small safety razor. Be gentle, don't deeply angle it, and see if you can gradually work the edge under the glue. Dab a LITTLE thinner on the dried glue to try to soften it first. If that doesn't work then use lacquer thinner SLOWLY and GRADUALLY to try to dissolve the stuff off, working from the top down and not getting any on the area around the stain. Unfortunately, I am doubtful you are going to get away with no damage; I am assuming your counter is formica type, and Crazy Glue will attack that kind of plastic. As a last thought, don't forget this is what your homeowners insurance is for; this would make a valid claim for replacing your counter.
...See More
Hard-as-nails, dried-up wallpaper glue disaster
Q
Comments (3)
Okay, so after Diffing the heck out of it, I scraped pretty much all of the paste off. The trick was to spray the Diff, let it sit, then spray some more, let that sit . . . and repeat that process, letting the Dif sit for at least 45 minutes, going in small increments. It took a full week of evenings after work. I bought a shellac-based sealant/primer and painted that over everything. I then filled in obvious gaping wounds with drywall filler, let that dry, painted on a heavy duty primer and then painted. Of course, it's only been three weeks, but the paint job looks marvelous and I think it's going to be okay. Thanks for the advice. Here is a link that might be useful: Photos, including before and after (messy, sorry)
...See More
cindiloo
16 years ago
OUCH! Thanks for sharing...hope your get your cake back to perfection. Can't wait for the PICTURES!
meadel
16 years ago
I'll bet it made the " waaWaaWaa" sound ( like in the Little Rascals episode..
Maybe I watched too much TV in my young days.)

I never had good experience with that monkey business! You should see my Birkenstock sandals . There is foam dripping out of the soles..
SO sorry.. What a mess and extra stress you had !
toomuchglass
16 years ago
LOL ---------- I remember the waaWaaWaa sound !
Shades_of_idaho
16 years ago
Heheheh I remember that sound too.

OH Tamar so sorry for your disaster and glad you were able to salvage it.

I have messed with Gorilla glue too and you do have to baby sit it for a VERY long time!!! The STUFF in the can is even more fun!!! NOT But it cuts off nicely. Not so Gorilla glue. Good to know paint thinner will get it off.

Chris
cacbeary
16 years ago
Tamar - I feel your pain. I did that once too. Wicked stuff but it holds strong.
curbdiver1954
16 years ago
I agree you have to REALLY babysit curing Gorila Glue, but haven't had a problem with removal. Had to take it off a mosaiced teapot tower (repaired the handle), but it came right off with a sharp razor blade...left very little residue. I've also had to 'pop' off bubbles of it in various places, but again found it easy to remove. Hope that's not bad omen for the projects I used it on or that I used it for the wrong thng!!

Pat
Calamity_J
16 years ago
THAT SUCKS!!! Got pics?!
chickeemama
16 years ago
Yes that does suck...I have some of that stuff and was surprised when I found that out. BUT I was fortunate cause I was just testing its holding capablities against another glue I had wanted to use and so it was nothing I cared about if it ruined it.

I am so glad you were able to salvage it!!! I dont know if I would have thought about using paint thinner!!!

Donna
bloominmare
15 years ago
I keep a variety of glues because one-size does not fit all. I am about to use gorilla glue on the gasket that seals the upper and lower barrel of a cement mixer. Who cares what slops out of the seam--like the cement is going to care.

As for the wa-wa-wa sound, it appears all the time in Charlie Brown specials--that's the sound of adults talking to kids.
meadel
15 years ago
How nice of you to join us bloomin ! Welcome!
I hope the glue is effective in sealing your upper and lower flaps.
texaswild
15 years ago
Been there, done that. My little shovel sits outside by the wheelbarrow full of flowers in spring/summer w/the goo covered up in posies.
nicethyme
15 years ago
I did use it to my advantage on the Hey Diddle mirror, when I sandwiched the chicken wire between the 2 pieces of luann for the doors. I relied on the gorilla glue to fill the gap. It did get most of it and I only had to use wood filler in a few places.
texasfern
15 years ago
Sorry for the disaster, but thankful for the heads up.
Lookin forward to seeing some pictures.

Related Stories

DECORATING GUIDES Wallpaper: The Bold and the Beautiful

By Becky Harris

LIFE Houzz Call: Show Us Your Nutty Home Fixes

By Becky Harris

If you've masterminded a solution — silly or ingenious — to a home issue, we want to know

BATHROOM DESIGN Out With the Old Tile: 8 Steps to Prep for Demolition

By By Any Design Ltd.

This isn't a light DIY project: You'll need heavy-duty tools and plenty of protection for your home and yourself

CLOSETS The 15 Most Popular Closet Luxuries on Houzz

By Amber Hopman

Turn distressing disarray into streamlined perfection with closet organizers and amenities like these

MOST POPULAR A Contractor's Secrets to Hanging Holiday Decor

By Innovative Design Build

Hang a wreath or garland on brick, concrete, Sheetrock or wood the professional way — and avoid the potential pitfalls

LIFE You Showed Us: 20 Nutty Home Fixes

By Becky Harris

We made the call for your Band-Aid solutions around the house, and you delivered. Here's how you are making what's broken work again

STUDIOS AND WORKSHOPS Creative Houzz Users Share Their ‘She Sheds’

By Becky Harris

Much thought, creativity and love goes into creating small places of your own

UPHOLSTERY The Perks and Perils of Reupholstering Old Furniture

By Becky Dietrich, Interior Designer

Secondhand upholstered pieces can add character to a room, but beware of bugs, snakes and hidden costs

REMODELING GUIDES Linoleum, the All-Purpose Flooring Wonder

By Bud Dietrich, AIA

Dashing in a rainbow of colors, able to be cleaned with ease and courteous to budgets everywhere, linoleum is a super choice for floors

MATERIALS Are You a Maker? Show Us Your Favorite Tool or Material

By Annie Thornton

Houzz Call: A tool or material can be a maker’s best friend. We’d like to see your favorite — and what it helps you achieve

Sponsored

Trish Takacs Design

36 Reviews

Award Winning & Highly Skilled Kitchen & Bath Designer in Columbus