DAP

WELDWOOD Original Contact Cement

Solvent-based (tan) · US · not yet reviewed

Short answer

Tack-free: 15–20 minutes after application.
Full cure: 7 days after application.

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When did you apply it?
Outdoors, temperature
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Tack-free15–20 minutes
  • Working time ends2 hours
  • Full cure7 days

From DAP data sheet · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Not stated in the data sheet
  • Both surfaces must dry before bonding (time depends on temperature and humidity); the bond is instant on contact, so position carefully. Avoid direct sun or temperatures over 150°F for 72 hours.
  • Temperature range: 65°F to 110°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Tack-free: Ready to bond
  • Working time ends: Bonding window
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Questions

How long before WELDWOOD Original Contact Cement is tack-free?

DAP states: Allow both surfaces to dry 15–20 minutes before bonding (depends on temperature and humidity). Conditions: Ready to bond. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

How long before WELDWOOD Original Contact Cement is full cure?

DAP states: Reaches maximum holding strength in 7 days. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

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