Backing GLUE for RUG TUFTING Review | BOND vs ROBERTS vs ELMERS

What backing glue do you use now that you've finished your new rug?! The top three options for backing glue are Bond AAT 1132 Custom Rug Compound, Roberts 3095 Carpet Adhesive and good old Elmers Glue. Having used all three of these products I can confidently say they all work, the glue you choose really comes down to what finish you want on your rugs.

I reviewed each glue based on three criteria - PRICE, AVAILABILITY and EASE OF USE (scent, dry time and flexibility) so that you can make an informed decision on what glue best fits your process, budget and desired finish!

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro to Glue
0:30 Why Best is Subjective
1:30 PRICE
2:00 AVAILABILITY
2:40 EASE OF USE - Appearance, Scent & Cleanup
2:55 Elmers Glue-All
3:47 Bond AAT1132
4:18 Roberts 3095
5:00 Application
5:15 DRY TIME
7:18 FLEXIBILITY
9:22 Other Thoughts
10:25 Outro

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Hi I'm Sam! I'm a painter and textile artist based in Dallas, Texas. Here on my channel I make art, rugs (rug tufting) and what ever else may come to mind! I hope you join me to see what I make next and maybe make something yourself!

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[XxhaybeezxX]

As someone who has been using roberts and looking for something new this was incredibly informative and spot on with roberts being tacky. Thank you!

[itsmanymasks]

This is the most straight forward explanation I’ve seen on all three of these! Thank you for this!!

[livelife]

Thank you so much. Like most of us we are new to the craft so we want to do the best possible. Now time to watch your next video with the wash test! Thank you for being informative

[melanie_meanders]

Loving all these informative videos on tufting specifics! Thank you!

[Sbregher]

Another great video! Both informative and entertaining! You are so fun to watch! Thanks much!

[duyuyuyen]

gosh can’t say thankyou enough for making this video!!!! you’ve been helping us a lot on our journey 🥺💜

[BTjin-tqzp]

Hahaha love this. Also with all the wordchoking and coughing in it! Thank you for sharing all this info with us. ❤

[TheBraveLilToaster]

Your videos are very helpful ✨ keep it up!

[JojosCraftyLove]

Thank you!! I just got my punch needles and supplies yesterday. Haven't gotten around to poking yet. >< I look forward to your next video! :D Enjoy your weekend, Sam!

[stephenconway]

Love your videos! Great advice as always. Used Your code as well on a purchase, Thank You!

[jaimefreestone]

Hey! Love watching your videos, I'm also an artist that Tufts. Different products here in the UK, I'm yet to try the latex. Also can't wait to see how they wash. I'm experimenting with e6000 so the piece is washable for garments.

[smegmaington]

Loving your videos ! Super helpful
I did notice you had some MTN spray cans in the background of your last video, id love to see you use them in a video!
keep up the great content !

[mauriciofranco]

This helps a lot. I use roberts but i notice my rugs curl up a lot. I’m switching to Elmers see if that helps

[ilenacaban]

Ok I am Learning so What are the things you need for a small frame And what is the best table and tools you. Need to get started

[kimtheunoi]

Hi Sam! Thank you so much for infomative video. I have a question: is rug washable with water? I am afraid that the glue will fade out in water and yarn will come out of the fabric.

[teraax]

Do you have a video of you start a rug and finishing it completely

[kevinkey]

Great video! Do you think I can use regular Elmer’s glue and not the “glue all” version? :)

[khaldonkohali]

I live in a third world country where these products are not available, could you tell me what is the glue material it self insted of the commercial brand, is it a special type of glue that onle works with rugs or does it have other use ?

[riccardo]

Sorry for bother you but, how many yard I have to buy for a single rug? The video was very helpful, thanks.

[Xavier-vjhq]

I'm in conroe Texas wish I could come by for a day to see how you do your tufting process 😁