Evo-Stik Gripfill Original Gap-Filling Adhesive 350ml

In-Depth Look

Gripfill is a brand name many people on UK building sites use for any grab adhesive. The Gripfill sold through this listing comes in a 350ml buff cartridge.

Bond and Gap-Filling

Gripfill is a gap-filling adhesive, which helps in older properties where walls are rarely flat. Skirting boards and architraves can be bonded to uneven walls without as much packing. The high initial grab holds lighter items in place while the adhesive sets. Each cartridge gives about 12m of bead.

Practical Points

Gripfill is sold in more than one formula, so read the cartridge for curing time, ventilation advice and the surfaces it suits. It forms a strong, permanent bond, which makes it hard to remove if the joint ever has to come apart. Outdoors, use it only where the bond will be covered.

Summary

Evo-Stik Gripfill is a gap-filling grab adhesive for skirting, architraves, panels and general bonding of building materials, indoors or outdoors where the bond is covered.

How It Compares

Evo-Stik Gripfill is a gap-filling grab adhesive in paste form, supplied in a 350ml cartridge for a sealant gun. The Toolstation listing says it bonds common building materials such as wood, plasterboard, tiles, stone, metal, bricks, ceramic, concrete and uPVC. One cartridge gives up to about 12 metres of bead.

Grab adhesive is a thick paste that holds on contact, which is why it is described as “grab”. It differs from a sealant, which is mainly there to fill and seal a joint, and from screws, which hold mechanically.

For more on matching adhesive to job, see our guide on choosing fixings and adhesives.

Common Questions

What is grab adhesive? It is a thick paste that holds on contact. It comes in a cartridge and is used with a sealant gun, so you can lay a bead or dabs on the back of the item before pressing it in place.

Does it replace screws? It can hold light trim and panels, but check the pack for weights and use temporary support while it sets. Where a fixing carries a load or safety matters, use a rated mechanical fixing.

How do I apply it? Apply dabs or a bead to the back of the item, press it into place and hold it. Follow the instructions on the cartridge for the details.

Can it fill uneven gaps? It is described as gap filling. Check the cartridge for the gap it can take.

How do I remove squeeze-out? Wipe it away while it is still wet, using the method given on the cartridge.

Follow the maker’s instructions and ventilate the area while you work.