The commonly used glue is contact cement or barge cement for a permanent and strong bond. 

Contact cement is easy to use, creates a very strong and flexible bond, and glues EVA foam accurately without causing any deformation. 

The following glues also offer a good bond for Eva foam:

• Double-sided attach and build sheets 
• Rubber cement 
• Model grade glue
• Super glue 

Keep reading to find out how to easily glue EVA foam for a strong bond and the best results. 

How To Glue EVA Foam With Contact Cement 

Contact cement is a very strong adhesive that is also flexible. 

Because of this feature, the bonding will last even when you need to bend or twist the foam after the glue is all dried and cured. 

Contact cement is the most common glue used for EVA foam. 

Here is why. 

Besides delivering a strong and flexible bond, contact cement does an accurate job bonding two surfaces together. 

You can choose between two types of contact cement for your project:

• Liquid contact cement
• Gel contact cement

Both types of contact cement will do a great job, but it is easier to apply and spread the gel on the foam. 

You can use a clean soft-bristled brush or a sponge applicator to evenly spread the contact cement if necessary (if you don’t buy it in a tube with a nozzle applicator). 

If you want to glue your EVA foam with contact cement, follow these steps:

1. Make sure your Eva foam surfaces are clean and dry (use a lightly damp cloth to clean them if necessary and let them fully air dry before applying the glue)
2. Apply a thin layer of contact cement on both surfaces that will be glued together 
3. Let the glue sit for a couple of minutes
   • If your foam is very dense, it may absorb either all or a portion of the contact cement
   • If your foam absorbs the contact cement and there isn’t enough of it to make a strong bond, apply another thin layer of it and wait for a few minutes until the glue starts to become tacky 
4. Once the contact cement is tacky, align the two surfaces and firmly press them together
5. The glue will take about 1 hour to dry and usually 24 hours to fully cure, depending on the brand

While the contact cement is drying, you can separate the two surfaces with enough force. 

Secure the two pieces together while the contact cement is drying and curing. 

You can use clamps, tape, rope, books, or any other objects to apply that constant pressure while the glue works to build the bond. 

Tips for when you are working with cement glue.

Contact cement is a very strong adhesive. 

Once you open the tube and apply the glue, this usually releases some fumes. 

To avoid breathing these harmful fumes in, take the following precautions:

• Wear a protective mask 
• If you are working indoors, work in a well-ventilated area 
• If you can, work outside 

The Other Types Of Glue For EVA Foam

Contact cement is usually the best glue for EVA foam, but it isn’t the only adhesive that can get the job done. 

Let’s look at the other types of glue that work with EVA foam. 

Double-sided Attach and Build sheets.

These adhesive sheets are designed to work great with cosplay materials, including EVA foam. 

They come in a sheet format. 

You need to measure the size and shape you need to cut out, then use scissors to cut the shape, strips easily, and sizes you need for your project. 

Once you have made the cuts, you just peel and stick. 

And that’s it. 

It’s this easy, and you don’t have to deal with accidental glue spills that you need to clean up. 

Double-sided Attach and Build sheets are a quick and convenient solution offering instant bonds. 

You can also easily use heat molding after you have attached these adhesive sheets. 

Rubber cement. 

Rubber cement is similar to contact cement but is not quite the same. 

The main difference between the two is that rubber cement does not deliver the same intensity and strength level as contact cement. 

You can work with rubber cement just as easily. 

These usually come with an application brush. 

Rubber cement is easy to apply and spread to the surface you want to glue. 

Tips For Gluing EVA Foam

Now that you know more about what glue to use for EVA foam, some tricks can help you get the best results. 

If you have a tool that you can use to heat mold, this will be a game-changer when gluing EVA foam. 

Use a heat molder to mold the curves of your EVA foam. 

The goal is to get the two pieces that you want to glue together to fit without force so they fit perfectly together. 

Adding this little trick in will create better results overall.

Conclusion

Contact cement is the best and most commonly used glue for EVA foam. 

It is strong. 

It works accurately. 

It is flexible. 

If you need to be able to flex the foam, the contact cement allows you to do this without loosening up the bond. 

But contact cement isn’t the only glue you can use. 

You can also work with double-sided Attach and Build sheets, modeling grade glue, super glue, or rubber cement.