I want to use PVC trim materials for a simple little outdoor decorative project. I want to glue up two pieces of the trim board to get the thickness I need and then plan to use normal woodworking tools for milling. But what glue should I use to laminate pieces of PVC trim? Can I use the same PVC glue I'd use in plumbing? (if so, do I have to use the purple primer? I'd rather not since it always seems to get everywhere you don't want it.
thanks!
Clear glue and primer is readily available at least here. I wouldn't use anything else.
Lowe's sells a clear waterproof construction adhesive which works great.
I use the primer and glue sold by the vinyl boards.
Personally. I try not to design anything with it that needs glue. I like the stuff but it moves quite a bit with temperature change.
I use regular PVC plumbers glue ,no primer needed.
mike
Lowes sells a glue made by the PVC trim manufacturer. I used that.
Use clear pvc glue and clear pvc primer. If Lowes/Home depot doesn't have it a plumbing supply will.
thanks everyone! I wasn't aware you could get clear primer, that helps!
update (for anybody interested)
I couldn't find any clear primer.. The plumbing guy at HD insisted that clear "cleaner" is exactly the same thing and does the same job. I don't believe him. Either way, I tried on some scrap pieces using nothing but the clear cement, and the result was just fine. I can't break it apart with a clamp and a hammer.
of course for plumbing I'd not recommend avoiding the primer.. but for joining PVC trim pieces together for this little outdoor decorative thing it seemed to work just fine.