Everbuild Pink Grip

This does not expand to much so predictable and is brillant for plasterboard quick easy great grip but enough time to alter slightly once up. much quicker than screws great for brick.This is a great price if bought in bulk and you have a lot to do, we used on a new build and would highly recommend.

Came across this when looking for something to glue plastic anti-burglar strips to the top of a brick wall. As they are made of polypropylene, nothing will stick to them- but this stuff does. Also used it to glue the (life-size) hand back onto a concrete statue in the garden !!!

Comes in standard mastic-type tube and size, so you'll need a mastic gun. Is also available in solvent-free form (but if you're sticking plastic the original solvent-based version is best).

Can be used instead of "no-nails", grips instantly but still gives a few seconds of manoeuver time, and is strong beyond belief.

And it's cheap- varies, but around £2- £3 a tube. Only drawback- can't be used where it would be permanently under/immersed in water, but is otherwise weatherproof. Marvellous stuff.