Blu Tack

About Blu Tack

Blu Tack is the UK's most trusted reusable adhesive putty, providing a clean and damage-free solution for temporarily fixing lightweight items to walls, doors, and various surfaces. Originally developed by Bostik, this versatile adhesive compound has become an essential item in workshops, offices, classrooms, and homes throughout the country. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks the complete range of Blu Tack products, including economy packs for regular users and convenient handy-sized versions perfect for keeping in toolboxes or work vans.

Available in both traditional blue and white formulations, Blu Tack offers a repositionable alternative to permanent fixings such as nails, screws, or liquid adhesives. The adhesive putty leaves no marks or residue when properly removed, making it ideal for mounting notices, securing cables, positioning templates, and countless other temporary fixing tasks across professional and domestic applications.

Applications

Blu Tack is widely used across numerous trades and industries, including:

• Office environments: Mounting notices, posters, and organisational materials on walls and noticeboards
• Educational settings: Displaying classroom materials, artwork, and educational posters without wall damage
• Tradespeople: Temporarily holding drawings, measurements, or templates in position during site work
• Electricians and IT technicians: Securing cables during installation and organising wire runs
• Retail and shop fitting: Mounting promotional materials and point-of-sale displays
• Decorators: Holding colour swatches or samples in place for client approval
• Facilities management: Maintaining building signage and safety notices without permanent fixings
• DIY enthusiasts: General household fixing tasks, picture positioning, and temporary decorations

Choosing The Right Blu Tack

When selecting Blu Tack from MyToolShed.co.uk, consider your usage frequency first. Economy packs offer better value for regular users in offices, classrooms, or busy trade environments, whilst handy pocket-sized versions provide convenience for occasional use or keeping in toolboxes.

Colour selection may be important depending on your application. Traditional blue Blu Tack suits most surfaces, but white versions are preferable when working with lighter-coloured walls or display materials where the adhesive might be partially visible, providing a more professional appearance in client-facing environments.

Consider the weight and size of items you'll be mounting. Blu Tack is designed for lightweight materials such as paper, card, laminated notices, and small decorative items, typically supporting objects up to approximately 100-150 grams. Always ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and suitable for adhesive putty application to achieve optimal holding strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Blu Tack damage painted walls?

When used correctly on sound, properly cured paintwork, Blu Tack should not cause damage. However, it may pull away fresh paint, wallpaper, or loose emulsion. Always test on an inconspicuous area first, and remove by rolling gently rather than pulling directly away from the surface.

Can I reuse Blu Tack multiple times?

Yes, Blu Tack is specifically designed for multiple uses. Simply remove it carefully, knead it back together to restore pliability, and reapply as needed. Replace with fresh adhesive putty when it becomes too dirty or loses its tackiness.

What surfaces work best with Blu Tack?

Blu Tack performs optimally on clean, dry, non-porous surfaces such as painted walls, glass, metal, plastic, and laminated materials. Always ensure the surface is free from dust, grease, and moisture before application for best adhesion.