Star Glue
Buy Star Bond Glue in San Jose, CA
Stucco Supply Co. offers a proprietary Star Glue in San Jose, CA, designed for use in stucco, concrete, and other construction applications. Superior Stucco Star Glue is a high-performance acrylic adhesive used to create a durable bond or act as a leveling coat prior to concrete or stucco work. Call us to get a quote or learn more about Star Glue.
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What Is Star Glue?
Star Glue is a premium acrylic adhesive and bonding agent. It is a high-performance construction adhesive and leveling material used in specialized stucco and concrete wall systems.
Key Benefits of Using Star Glue Adhesive
Star Glue is designed to create durable, long-term bonds between substrate materials, surfaces, and architectural foam shapes. It also creates a smooth base for finish coats. Some of the biggest benefits include:
- Creates an exceptionally strong bond
- Incredibly versatile
- Reduces the risk of surface cracking
- Highly durable and resilient against impact and environmental stressors
- Improves overall integrity of plaster or stucco.
Typical Applications for Star Bond Glue
We recommend using our Star Glue in the installation, restoration, and repair of construction materials and surface preparation of wall systems. The most common uses are:
- Adhering architectural foam or EPS to wall surfaces
- Creating a professional-grade leveling coat in masonry, concrete, and stucco installation
- As a base coat over EPS insulation boards
- As part of our specialized Crack Guard System
Where & How Star Glue Acrylic Adhesive Is Commonly Used
Our professional-grade construction adhesive must be mixed with Type I-II Portland cement and water. It can then be used in these methods:
- Applying it to the back of architectural foam shapes in conjunction with reinforcing mesh
- Troweling it over substrate surfaces to create a leveling coat and smooth out imperfections
- Incorporating it into a multi-layered mesh and Crack Guard System to increase the wall’s tensile strength and prevent cracking
- Using it as a base coat on EPS boards
Compatible Materials & Substrates
When Star Glue is properly mixed with Type I-II Portland cement, it can properly bond with a variety of materials and substrates. The most common applications are traditional stucco and foam, as well as:
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
- Portland cement plaster
- Concrete
- Masonry
- Architectural foam
Application Techniques, Coverage, & Usage Best Practices
Proper application requires mixing, adhesion, and curing. The general instructions for using Superior Stucco Star Glue are:
- Mixing – Star Glue must be mixed with Type I-II Portland cement that meets ASTM C-150 standards. You should only add enough water to achieve a paste- or slurry-like consistency that is smooth and workable. Adding too much water can result in a weak adhesive or lead to shrinkage or cracking. Only mix as much as you need to use within a 15-20 minute period.
- Application – To apply to EPS or architectural foam, apply the mixture to the back using a notched trowel. Then use reinforcing mesh embedded in a wet coat to improve durability, and press firmly onto the substrate. To use it as a leveling coat, use a stainless steel trowel to apply a thin 1/16 to ⅛ inch layer. To use it for surface prep, make sure the substrate is clean, dry, and free of dust or oil. Concrete or masonry surfaces must be rough and absorbent.
- Coverage – One five-gallon pail typically offers 170-200 square feet of coverage, depending on substrate material and texture.
- Best Practices – Star Glue should be applied in environments ranging from 40-90 F, and that temperature range should be maintained for at least 24 hours after application to ensure proper curing. It should not be applied in high winds or direct sunlight. Protect it from rain and snow for 48 hours. Use water to clean up messes and tools right away.
Why Choose Stucco Supply Co. for Star Glue
Stucco Supply Co.’s Superior Stucco Star Glue is an excellent choice to adhere to EPS shapes (with reinforcing mesh) as well as create a base coat over EPS board or a leveling coat over approved substrates. Superior Stucco Star Glue is intended to be field-mixed with Type I-II Portland cement that meets ASTM C-150 (see Data Sheet for mixing information). It is also often used as part of a Crack Guard System (CGS), and can be applied over any sound one-coat, brown coat, masonry, or tilt-up concrete substrate. Superior Stucco Star Glue is a high-performance material that may be used as a leveling coat over approved substrates in most residential & commercial applications; however, it is not intended for EIFS.
Get Your Quote for Star Glue
We engineered and manufactured Star Glue to meet the unique needs of our clients. It was designed to withstand the Bay Area’s weather and climate as well as improve adhesion, durability, and surface preparation for local homeowners and contractors working with architectural foam, reinforcing mesh, concrete, masonry, stucco, and other substrates. Call now, contact us online, or visit one of our shops to get a quote for Star Glue in San Jose, CA.
Answers to FAQs About How to Use Star Glue
No, you must mix it with Type I-II Portland cement and water.
If stored properly, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, unmixed Star Glue should last up to a year.
It is used in our Crack Guard System to improve the tensile strength of wall surfaces and reduce movement that could lead to cracks.
We do not recommend using it with exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).