What Titebond does

Titebond is the flagship consumer and professional adhesives and sealants brand of Franklin International, a US-based manufacturer headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1935 and operating for over 80 years, Titebond manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of woodworking glues, construction adhesives, caulks and sealants, and flooring products organized under the sub-brands Titebond, PROvantage, X-TREME, and WeatherMaster. Core technologies span PVA-based wood glues (Original, II Premium, III Ultimate), ethyl cyanoacrylate Instant Bond systems meeting MIL Spec A46050C Type II Class 1/2/3, polyurethane formulations, and advanced polymer sealants, with bond strengths reported at 2,800-4,200 psi and cure times ranging from 5 seconds to 8 hours depending on product.

The company serves two principal segments: professional woodworkers, contractors, and builders (served through Contractor Grade and PROvantage lines with warranty-backed subfloor and heavy-duty offerings), and hobbyists and DIY consumers (served through standard retail SKUs). Distribution is executed exclusively through authorized resellers and brick-and-mortar retail channels, supported by a Where To Buy locator on titebond.com. Revenue is generated through product sales under a Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policy most recently revised January 1, 2025, with no direct e-commerce, no subscription model, and no disclosed digital revenue layer. The product catalog exceeds 80 SKUs across four categories, with line extensions continuing into specialty sealants (radon, acoustical, concrete repair, metal roof), resilient flooring adhesives (LVT and tile), and foam sealant systems.

Name

Titebond

Legal name

Franklin International

Website

https://titebond.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Titebond, a brand of Franklin International, manufactures woodworking glues, construction adhesives, sealants, and flooring products in Columbus, Ohio. It sells exclusively through authorized resellers and retailers to professional contractors and DIY hobbyists across the US trades.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives and Sealants

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Construction Adhesives (Structural & Non-Structural) (IMADAOAA), Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Woodworking adhesives
• Construction adhesives
• Caulks and sealants
• Flooring adhesives
• PVA wood glue

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Adhesive and Sealant Product Sales: Titebond generates revenue through the sale of wood glues, construction adhesives, caulks, sealants, and flooring products. Products are sold through authorized resellers and retailers under Franklin International's manufacturing and distribution operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Titebond, a brand of Franklin International (founded 1935, Columbus, Ohio), manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of adhesives and sealants including woodworking PVA glues, construction adhesives, cyanoacrylate (Instant Bond) multi-surface adhesives, wood and resilient flooring adhesives, caulks, foam sealants, and specialty construction sealants. Products are sold under sub-brands including PROvantage (professionals), WeatherMaster (premium sealants), and X-TREME (foam sealants), and are distributed through authorized resellers, distributors, and retail channels rather than direct-to-consumer.

Product overview

Titebond is a comprehensive adhesive and sealant product line manufactured by Franklin International, offering over 80 years of product innovation. The portfolio spans four main product categories: Woodworking Glues (including the core Titebond Original, II Premium, III Ultimate lines plus specialty formulas like Quick & Thick and Speed Set), Construction Adhesives (multi-purpose, heavy-duty, subfloor, and drywall formulations under the All Purpose and PROvantage sub-brands), Flooring Products (specialized adhesives for wood, LVT, and resilient flooring including the 771-Step moisture control system), and Caulks & Sealants (WeatherMaster brand sealants plus X-TREME foam products). The product line also includes the Instant Bond series of fast-set cyanoacrylate adhesives for multi-surface bonding. Titebond serves both professional contractors (through PROvantage and Contractor Grade lines) and hobbyists/DIY users (through consumer-grade products), with offerings ranging from basic white PVA glues to advanced waterproof polyurethane formulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROvantage: Subfloor construction adhesive with warranty program
• X-TREME
• WeatherMaster

Products and services

• Titebond Original Wood Glue Original formula PVA wood glue for general interior woodworking use; serves hobbyists and professional woodworkers.
• Titebond II Premium Wood Glue Professional-grade PVA wood glue with water-resistant properties for interior and exterior woodworking.
• Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue Waterproof wood glue suitable for both interior and exterior woodworking applications, including food-contact uses.
• Titebond II Dark Wood Glue Dark-colored PVA wood glue with water-resistant properties for appearance-critical applications using dark wood species.
• Titebond Quick & Thick Fast-setting thick viscosity wood glue for quick assembly and gap-filling in woodworking.
• Titebond Speed Set Fast-setting wood glue designed for quick production assembly in cabinet shops.
• Titebond Translucent Wood Glue Clear-drying wood glue for appearance-critical woodworking applications.
• Titebond Genuine Hide Traditional hide-based wood glue for woodworking applications.
• Titebond Extend Wood Glue Extended open time wood glue for larger projects; available in standard and II (water-resistant) variants.
• Titebond Cold Press HPL Adhesive for cold press high-pressure laminate applications in cabinet shops.
• Titebond Cold Press Veneer Adhesive formulated for cold press veneer applications in cabinet-making operations.
• Titebond Doweling Adhesives Adhesive designed for dowel joint applications, available in standard and low-viscosity (LV) variants.
• Titebond Melamine Adhesive Adhesive formulated for bonding melamine-coated materials in cabinet-making.
• Titebond White Glue General-purpose white PVA glue for woodworking and shop applications.
• Super Titebond Professional-grade adhesive for cabinet shop applications.
• Titebond II Fluorescent Fluorescent dye additive for joint visibility under black light during quality inspection.
• Instant Bond Thin Fast-setting ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive with thin viscosity, 5-second set time, for hairline cracks and veneer repair; bond strength 2800-4200 psi; meets MIL Spec A46050C Type II, Class 1/2/3.
• Instant Bond Medium Fast-setting ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive with medium viscosity and 7-second assembly time for multi-surface bonding.
• Instant Bond Medium - Jet Black Rubber-toughened ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive in jet black color, for inlays and hiding surface imperfections.
• Instant Bond Thick High-viscosity ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive with 10-second assembly time, for miter joints and gap-filling applications.
• Instant Bond Gel Gel-formulated ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive for vertical applications and overhead bonding.
• Instant Bond Accelerator Activator spray to speed up cure time of Titebond Instant Bond adhesives.
• Instant Bond Activator Activator used to initiate Titebond Instant Bond adhesive cure.
• Titebond All Purpose Construction Adhesive Multi-purpose construction adhesive for general bonding applications.
• Titebond Contractor Grade Heavy Duty Heavy-duty construction adhesive for professional contractors on demanding jobs.
• Titebond PROvantage Heavy Duty Professional-grade heavy duty adhesive marketed to contractors and builders.
• Titebond TiteGrab Plus High-grab construction adhesive with instant grab properties for demanding vertical and overhead installations.
• Titebond Fast Set Polyurethane Fast-setting polyurethane-based construction adhesive for demanding applications.
• Titebond Subfloor Adhesives Subfloor installation adhesives offered in Contractor Grade, PROvantage (with warranty program), and standard variants.
• Titebond Drywall Adhesives Drywall installation adhesives offered in Contractor Grade, standard, and enhanced (Plus) formulations.
• Titebond Specialty Construction Adhesives Adhesives for specialty construction applications including Acoustical Ceiling Tile, Advanced Polymer Panel, Cove Base Plus, Fast Grab FRP, FRP, PROvantage Landscape, and PVC Trim variants.
• Titebond Wood Flooring Adhesives Wood flooring adhesives including Titebond 231 Acrylic, 741 Choice, 771-Step (moisture/sound control), 801 Urethane, 811 Advantage, 821-Step (moisture/sound control), and 991 PROvantage formulations.
• Titebond Resilient Flooring Adhesives Adhesives for resilient flooring applications including Titebond 675 (LVT), 720 (multi-purpose), 780 (premium multi-purpose), and 920 (clean thin-spread tile) formulations.
• Titebond 531 Plus Moisture Control System Moisture control system for flooring installations prior to wood or resilient flooring adhesive application.
• WeatherMaster Sealant Line Premium sealant line including WeatherMaster ULTIMATE MP (high-performance multi-purpose), Gutter & Seam, Metal Roof, Concrete Joint, and Crystal Clear variants for siding, window, and exterior applications.
• X-TREME Foam Sealants Multi-purpose foam sealants including Window & Door, Multi-Purpose, and Fireblock (fire-rated) variants, plus Dispenser Gun applicator and Multi-Purpose Cleaner accessory.
• Titebond Construction Sealants Construction sealants including Titebond UA 920 (flexible exterior), 100% Silicone, Pro-Grade and Pro-Grade Plus caulk, and TiteShield protective sealant for general construction use.
• Titebond Roof & Gutter Sealants Roofing and gutter repair sealants including Titebond Roof Cement, Roof Plus, WeatherMaster Gutter & Seam, and WeatherMaster Metal Roof variants.
• Titebond Specialty Sealants Specialty sealants for niche applications including Acoustical Sound, Blacktop Repair, Concrete Repair, Radon mitigation, TitePatch patch sealant, and WeatherMaster Concrete Joint.
• Titebond Application Tools and Accessories Application tools and accessories including Titebond Titebrush glue brush, Wood Glue Pump dispenser, X-TREME Dispenser Gun, Trowels and Sausage Gun, Urethane Repair kit, and Wood Flooring Tape.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DAP Products: DAP is a US leader in caulks, sealants, and construction adhesives with strong retail presence. It directly competes with Titebond in the caulks & sealants category (silicone, latex, specialty) and in construction adhesives for the same DIY and pro contractor channels.
• Elmer's Products: Elmer's is a heritage US glue brand (founded 1947) specializing in white PVA wood and school glues. It directly competes with Titebond in the wood glue and DIY segments, with strong consumer mindshare and retail presence.
• Gorilla Glue Company: Gorilla Glue is a leading US-based adhesives brand offering wood glues, construction adhesives, mounting tapes, and sealants. It directly competes with Titebond across woodworking, construction, and multi-surface adhesive categories, targeting the same professional and DIY customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company with strong positions in construction sealants, adhesives, and waterproofing. It competes with Titebond in construction-grade sealants and flooring adhesives, but at much larger global scale and with a heavier commercial/infrastructure orientation.
• 3M: 3M's Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division produces a wide range of adhesives and sealants, including construction-grade products that overlap with Titebond's construction adhesives and specialty sealants. It is a broad incumbent with vastly greater scale, R&D, and brand investment.
• RPM International (including Tremco and others): RPM International's portfolio includes Tremco, a major commercial sealants and waterproofing company, plus other construction-focused brands. It overlaps with Titebond in specialty sealants (roofing, concrete, weatherproofing) and competes in commercial and residential construction channels.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works - Construction Products): ITW's construction products segment includes construction adhesives and fastening systems. It overlaps with Titebond in subfloor, drywall, and heavy-duty construction adhesives, with a much broader diversified industrial portfolio.
• Henkel (Loctite / Patex): Henkel operates a global adhesives portfolio (Loctite, Patex, Pattex, Bonderite) serving industrial, professional, and consumer markets. It overlaps with Titebond in wood glues, instant bond cyanoacrylates, and construction adhesives, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik, the adhesives division of Arkema, is a global manufacturer of industrial, construction, and consumer adhesives including wood glues, flooring adhesives, and sealants. It competes with Titebond in woodworking and flooring adhesive categories, with a much broader international footprint.

Emerging players

• Chemence: Chemence manufactures industrial and consumer cyanoacrylate (instant bond) adhesives. It competes with Titebond's Instant Bond line in the multi-surface, fast-cure adhesive category, focusing on both professional and consumer applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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