gluing PVC trim
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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.

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#12
Clear glue and primer is readily available at least here.  I wouldn't use anything else.
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#13
Lowe's sells a clear waterproof construction adhesive which works great.
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#14
Believe it or not, super glue works great. We use 2P10, like this https://www.amazon.com/FastCap-80113-Pro...words=2p10

For face to face gluing, it works great, you don't need the activator but it helps.
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#15
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.
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#16
I use regular PVC plumbers glue ,no primer needed.
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#17
Lowes sells a glue made by the PVC trim manufacturer.  I used that.
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#18
Use clear pvc glue and clear pvc primer.  If Lowes/Home depot doesn't have it a plumbing supply will.
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#19
thanks everyone! I wasn't aware you could get clear primer, that helps!
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#20
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.
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