How to Use Titebond Or Elmer's Wood Glue to Glue Two Pieces of Wood Together
Titebond and Elmer's are both name brand wood glues. Woodworkers and crafters use these adhesives to join sections of wood together to bond furniture joints, wood trim, floorboards or wood craft projects. Titebond and Elmer's penetrate the wood's porous surface, bond with the wood fibers and then bond with wood and glue on the opposing surface to form a tight, durable connection. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 80-grit sandpaper
- Tack rag
- 240-grit sandpaper
- Paintbrush
- C-clamps or hand-screw clamps
Instructions
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Sand the edges of the wood you intend to join with 80-grit sandpaper to remove the existing finish, creating a penetrable surface.
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Wipe the edges of the wood with a tack rag to remove the sanding dust and bits of wood.
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Sand the edges of the wood with 240-grit sandpaper to refine the edge you will join.
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Rub the edges of the wood with a tack rag to clean off the sanding dust.
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Run a finger across each edge to feel for splinters. Examine the wood for loose bits and pieces. Sand the wood again with 80-grit, then 240-grit sandpaper to remove splinters or pick them off by hand.
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Position the tip of the Titebond or Elmer's wood glue on the edge you wish to join. Squeeze the bottle while moving it along the wood surface to create a bead of glue. Repeat for the opposing section of wood.
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Move a paintbrush over the glue to smooth it evenly over the two edges that will join.
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Line the edges up and press them together. Wipe away excess glue with a damp rag.
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Place a hand-screw clamp or C-clamp across the bonded section and secure it to the edges of the wood on either side of the bond. Tighten the clamp to hold the glued pieces in place while the Titebond or Elmer's wood glue sets. Drying times vary based on the application, type of glue, temperature and humidity. Check the manufacturer's instruction to better gauge drying times.
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Tips & Warnings
Always begin a wood gluing project with a clean wood surface. Dirt and oils impair the glue bond, which may result in failure.
Both Titebond and Elmer's wood glue are available for interior and exterior application; choose the appropriate glue for your project.
Wear eye protection and a dust mask when working with wood.
