Description
Looking for a grab adhesive that actually works in wet conditions?
Most grab adhesives struggle when surfaces are damp, uneven, or made from different materials. This leads to weak bonds, failed installs, and wasted time on site.
The HB42 High Grab Adhesive 400ml Eco-Foil is designed to solve exactly that problem — delivering instant grab, strong multi-surface bonding and long-term flexibility, even in wet conditions.
Why choose HB42 over standard grab adhesives?
Unlike traditional grab adhesives or silicones, HB42 uses advanced hybrid polymer technology to provide:
- Strong adhesion to multiple surfaces
- Reliable performance in wet or dry conditions
- Flexibility to handle movement, vibration and expansion
👉 Ideal when other adhesives fail due to moisture or mixed materials.
Perfect for real-world applications
HB42 is widely used for:
- Fixing panels where screws or drilling aren’t practical
- Bonding metal to wood, plastic to concrete, or mixed substrates
- Installing trims, cladding, skirting boards and fixtures
- Sealing joints exposed to weather, moisture or movement
- Replacing mechanical fixings in many construction applications
Bonds to almost any surface
This high grab adhesive is suitable for:
- Aluminium, steel & coated metals
- Glass & ceramics
- Wood, MDF & laminates
- UPVC & most plastics
- Polystyrene & composite materials
👉 A true multi surface construction adhesive.
Important to note: for low surface energy materials such as PE & PP this adhesive will not be suitable. To bond low surface energy, read our guide which covers adhesives suitable for difficult to bond plastics.
Works where other adhesives fail
One of the biggest advantages of HB42:
👉 It works in wet conditions
No waiting for surfaces to dry. No failed bonds due to moisture.
Key performance features
- ✔ High grab strength (up to 2.24 kg/cm²)
- ✔ Flexible up to 300% movement
- ✔ Anti-mould formulation
- ✔ No shrinkage or cracking
- ✔ Overpaintable finish
- ✔ Low VOC (EC1+ rated)
- ✔ Food safe & odourless
Eco-Foil packaging benefits
Supplied in a 400ml foil pack, offering:
- Less waste compared to cartridges
- More efficient product usage
- Better output for trade applications
Replace multiple products with one solution
HB42 acts as a:
- Grab adhesive
- Sealant
- Flexible filler
👉 Reducing the need for multiple products on site.
When should you use HB42?
Choose this product if you need:
- A grab adhesive that works in wet conditions
- A strong adhesive instead of screws
- A multi surface adhesive for construction use
For heavy-duty structural bonding, see our range of structural adhesives including Plexus MMA adhesives





