Glueing ply to ply ???????

[noname]

Hello, I want to attach 1/4 maple ply to the exterior of some 1/2 " plywood cabinets, should I use contact cement or regular wood glue? TIA, mikey

[AAvK]

Regular. Titebond III.

Alex

[Leon]

If you have a way to apply pressure to every square inch of the plywood, like a vacuum press, go with regular glue. If you are relying on the bond with out adequate pressure I would suggest contact cement.

[Woodcrafter]

Good advice Leon. I second that motion :-)

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[Al]

I agree with Leon, done it many times. Just be sure to put contact cement on both surfaces.

Al

[David]

In a day or two I'll be bonding 1/4 ply to 3/4. I'll be using contact adhesive. That way I don't have to hassle with clamping it (the project is an existing cabinet so clamping would be a major PITA).

David

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[Hoyt Weathers]

You know, of course, to first thoroughly degrease and perhaps lightly sand the surfaces of the existing cabinets - even if you use contact cement. You have one chance to get it right.

Hoyt W.

[Jim K]

If the existing cabinets have a finish, wood glue won't work too well. It requires wood to wood contact for best results. I'd go with the contact cement.