PVA

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Is PVA suitable for gluing wood in an area that "may" get wet? Also is Gripfix suitable a similar location?

TIA

[david lang]

PVA doesn't generally like water. Aliphatic Resins fare better.

I like Titebond 2 which passes the American ANSI Type 2 specifications for water-resistance.

Great initial grab, dries fast, cleans up a treat & pretty near waterproof.

No experience of Gripfix.

[Andy Dingley]

PVA doesn't mind a quick soaking, but it will fail if it's left even slightly damp for long periods.

Titebond III (green label) is a similar aliphatic resin glue (populatr in the USA) and quite a few UK woodworkers use it instead of PVA. It's touted as having better water resistance, but usenet experience suggests that it's unreliable.

I don't know what "Gripfix" is (isn't that for dentures?)

Any of the solvent-based cartridge glues will laugh at water, any of the water-based solvent-free(sic) ones will fall apart while you watch if they ever get damp.

Polyurethane woodglues are also water resistant.

[david lang]

Never used Titebond III but have used Titebond II on outdoor projects for ages and never noticed any sort of problem.

[Andy Dingley]

This is the general opinion from the US. The "improved" version is actually worse.