How long does Gorilla Glue take to dry?
Gorilla makes several very different glues. The original polyurethane glue needs clamping for 1–2 hours, while super glue gels set in seconds. All of them take about a day to reach full strength. Find your exact Gorilla product below.
Quick answerIt depends on the exact product. The manufacturers' stated times we track:
- Clamps can come off: from 1–2 hours (Gorilla Original Gorilla Glue) to 1–2 hours (Gorilla Original Gorilla Glue) across 2 products.
- Full cure: from 1 day (Gorilla Original Gorilla Glue) to 1 day (Gorilla Original Gorilla Glue) across 6 products.
Find your product, then start a countdown with your exact application time:
| Product | Clamp time | Set | Handle | Sand | Full cure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Original Gorilla Glue Polyurethane (brown bottle) · US | 1–2 hours | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 1 day |
| Gorilla Clear Gorilla Glue Clear polyurethane (non-foaming) · US | 2 hours | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 1 day |
| Gorilla All Purpose Wood Filler Natural / white / tints · US | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 1–6 hours | Not provided by manufacturer |
| Gorilla Construction Adhesive Ultimate Cartridge · US | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 1 day |
| Gorilla Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive Cartridge · US | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 1 day |
| Gorilla Max Strength Construction Adhesive Clear Cartridge · US | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 1 day |
| Gorilla Super Glue Gel Gel · US | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 1 day |
Times are the manufacturer’s stated figures under the manufacturer’s conditions. Your product may differ by formula or region. Products are sorted by the first stated time; nothing on this page is sponsored.
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