Types of PVA Glue

1. PVA Wood Glue

The PVA wood glue is a type of adhesive specific to woodwork, but you could tell
that from the name. It’s yellowish in color and provides a rather strong wood-to-
wood bond. As it’s constructed with a benzene carbon ring structure, it forms a
rubbery polymer which can be exampled as a good woodworking glue. This sort of
glue is said to be seamlessly absorbed by wood during application to provide a
rather firm grip.

2. PVA Water Resistant Glue

This type of glue is specially used to absorb moisture. But many people do confuse
this with water-proof glue. That’s not the case. This is not waterproof glue. It
doesn’t work when submerged in water. It simply resists moisture and molds and
can easily adapt to any weather condition. The water resistance only implies that it
will hold in damp conditions and can be able to withstand the harsh weather. It’s
the perfect glue to use on the exterior of a house.

3. PVA – Polyvinyl Acetate

This might leave you confused. But PVA is in fact, a type of PVA glue. This is
probably one of the most basic forms of PVA glue which you’ll be able to find at
any crafts shop. In papercrafts are your thing, this is a must-have. It’s super
common and it’s available almost everywhere. If you have a bottle of glue lying
around in your house, it might be this one. It is white in color and dries to be clear.
This can be used to easily bind books or seal papercrafts. The most remarkable trait
of this one is the amount of flexibility it has to offer even after it dries up.

How to use PVA glue

To get the best results with PVA glue. You’ll have to use it in the correct way.
Here are a few steps you should probably keep in mind while working with PVA.
1. Applying in generous amounts: Whatever the surface is that you’re gluing,
you’ll have to apply a generous amount of the stuff. Since the glue doesn’t have
invincibly strong adhering strength, you’ll have to spread it across a wider area.
The wider the coverage, the stronger the joint.
2. Forcing the two surfaces together: The 2 surfaces that you’ll join together has
to be pressed against each other with a rather hard force. This application of
pressure is known as clamping and it’s a reassuring method. It helps to remove
the air pockets between the 2 surfaces and gives you a stronger, more firm
bond.
3. Wiping off the excess: After application, the excess glue that flows over the
edges should be wiped off with a tissue or microfiber towel, preferably wet.
Since the PVA is water-soluble, the wet towel will soak up the glue that crossed
the edges. As the glue gets harder to clean when dry, it should be done while
the glue is still wet.
4. Resting the product: Depending on the amount of glue you used and the
material of the items you merged together, the period of resting will be
different. But it’s recommended that you must rest the item after the application
of glue for at least an hour. When using wood glue, the hours multiply by quite
a lot.
5. Allowing proper ventilation: The glued items after application should be
rested in a well-ventilated area. The flow of air helps the glue to dry faster. The
air circulation also allows the glue to hold the items stronger. It’s recommended
that the items are kept outside so they receive the air better.