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Paddler Modelling => Construction => Topic started by: djcf on June 17, 2009, 06:03:29 AM

Title: deck planking
Post by: djcf on June 17, 2009, 06:03:29 AM

Hi PDs
Does anyone have any suggestions as to whats the best glue to use to stick lime wood planking over a ply sub deck? I have heard contact glue mentioned eg UHU or Bostick, but I seem to remember them being quite stringy & messy... looking for a pretty much instant bond with no mess..was wondering would superglue do as it will be well sealed with matt varnish   ???

Clark

Title: Re: deck planking
Post by: Stuart Badger on June 17, 2009, 06:15:00 AM

Hi Clark

I usually use plain old PVA. It obviously doesn't give an instant bond but that doesn't realyy matter as planking is a relatively slow job for me any way. PVA also allows me to make sure the black paper caulking is nicely in place before I lay the next plank. If you DO want instant bonding I would suggest a SPRAY contact adhesive, this will give you about  One hours work time once tacky.

Hope this helps

Stuart

Title: Re: deck planking
Post by: Eddy Matthews on June 17, 2009, 06:40:01 AM

I agree with Stuart, the glue of choice for me would be good ole PVA....

Eddy

Title: Re: deck planking
Post by: djcf on June 17, 2009, 07:14:43 AM

Thanks guys, thats good enough for me