Which glue is good for bonding wood?
KOL-la — stress the first syllable; double 'l' gives a held sound before the vowel.
Use this when you need to glue wood, whether for furniture repair or carpentry. Specifying 'for wood' helps the staff recommend the right product from Italy's wide range of adhesives.
Colla is the Italian word for glue or adhesive. Colla vinilica (PVA glue) is the standard wood glue for indoor use. Colla bicomponente (two-component/epoxy) is for structural bonds. Colla a caldo (hot glue) for quick, light-duty applications. Colla di contatto (contact adhesive) for bonding dissimilar materials. Supercolla (superglue) for quick repairs.
Colla vinilica per legno, resistente all'acqua.
Waterproof PVA wood glue.
For outdoor or kitchen applications, waterproof grades (D3 or D4) are essential.
Supercolla per piccole riparazioni.
Superglue for small repairs.
Supercolla (cyanoacrylate) is the Italian term for superglue; used for quick, small bonds.
Colla epossidica bicomponente per un incollaggio forte.
Two-part epoxy glue for a strong bond.
The strongest option; mixes two components that harden chemically.
Italy has a long tradition of falegnameria (carpentry and cabinet-making), particularly in regions like Brianza (Lombardy), Matera (Basilicata), and the Veneto, where artisanal furniture production has flourished for centuries. This tradition means Italian ferramenta typically stock a sophisticated range of wood-working adhesives and finishing products unavailable in standard hardware shops elsewhere.