--- title: Industrial Glue Blog - LD Davis | water-based adhesives description: water-based adhesives | We write regularly on a wide range of industrial glue topics including types and uses of glues as well as varying applications. --- [![LD Davis Glues & Gelatin](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lddavis-logo.png?width=230&height=84&name=lddavis-logo.png "LD Davis Glues & Gelatin")](https://www.lddavis.com/) [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [About](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/) - [Why LD Davis?](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/why-ld-davis/) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/industries-we-serve/) - [Management Team](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/management-team/) - [Lab Capabilities](https://www.lddavis.com/lab-capabilities/) - [Products](https://www.lddavis.com/products/) - [Eco-friendly Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/eco-friendly-glue/) - [Liquid Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/liquid-glue/) - [Hot Melt Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/hot-melt-glue/) - [Gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) - [Stay Tape](https://www.lddavis.com/products/stay-tape/) - [Applications](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/) - [Bookbinding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/sustainable-packaging/) - [Rigid Box](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/rigid-box-glues/) - [Laminating](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/laminating/) - [Food & Beverage Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/food-beverage-packaging/) - [Resources](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [FAQs](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/faqs/) - [Contact](https://www.lddavis.com/contact-us/) - [Order Now](https://info.lddavis.com/place-an-order-lddavis-main) Blog At LD Davis, we pride ourselves on being an educational resource for our customers, our prospects and the community. Our blog is a helpful learning tool for those wanting to know more about glue best practices, news in the industry and simple answers to common glue questions. Hear it straight from the experts in every post. [Subscribe to our blog updates.](https://info.lddavis.com/blog-subscribe) ### Most Popular Posts [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/What%20Do%20I%20Do%20If%20My%20Glue%20is%20Expired_.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/what-do-i-do-if-my-glue-is-expired) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Feb 4, 2020, 8:00:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [What Do I Do If My Glue is Expired?](https://blog.lddavis.com/what-do-i-do-if-my-glue-is-expired) Just like with most natural products, glues have an expiration date.  You'll notice, especially with your natural glues (protein/gelatin based) and liquid water-based glues, that after they have hit their expiration date they may become moldy and unusable. What do you do if your glue is expired? [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/what-do-i-do-if-my-glue-is-expired) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/water-based-hotmelt-glue.jpg)](https://blog.lddavis.com/choosing-the-best-glue) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Mar 26, 2019, 9:30:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [How to Choose Between Water-Based and Hot Melt Glues](https://blog.lddavis.com/choosing-the-best-glue) Adhesives are used virtually everywhere in the manufacturing world to keep things together. When trying to bond surfaces, having a reliable adhesive makes all the difference. With so many options available for commercial adhesives, how do you know which is the best for your project? [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/choosing-the-best-glue) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Mar 19, 2012, 1:45:02 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [Water-Based Adhesive is the Winner!](https://blog.lddavis.com/water-based-adhesive-is-the-winner) Those of us at LD Davis are individuals of many talents! Sure, we can manufacture quality [animal glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) products, and make [3,000 on-site customer visits each year](https://blog.lddavis.com/champions-of-animal-glue)…but did you know we have a resident photographer on our staff? [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/water-based-adhesive-is-the-winner) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Nov 14, 2011, 10:30:14 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [Product Spotlight: Resin Adhesives](https://blog.lddavis.com/product-spotlight-resin-adhesives) LD Davis has been manufacturing quality animal glues for over nine decades, but animal glue itself has been around for centuries longer.  In fact, up until the mid-20th century, most glue in use was animal glue, dextrin glue, or other glues composed of natural polymers such as starch adhesives.  Products such as hot melt adhesives and resin adhesives are much newer in comparison to animal glue and other natural adhesives; they have only been used widely for about 60 years or so. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/product-spotlight-resin-adhesives) [Next Page »](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/water-based-adhesives/page/2) --- [View All Posts](https://blog.lddavis.com/all) Copyright © 2026 LD Davis. 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