Water-based adhesives for paper lamination are typically formulated with different types of binders, including: natural polymers (e.g., dextrins and starches), inorganic “polymers” (e.g., sodium silicates), and oil derivative-based polymers (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate). These adhesives may be formulated as “ready-to-mix” dry powder blends or “ready-to-use” wet blends. Both blend types require the addition of water to achieve the correct viscosity prior to application.