PVC, or polyvinyl chloride - a material that is used today in many areas of construction and installation. Pipes of our water supply and sewage systems, facade structures, floor and ceiling panels, and much more are made from it. To connect all these materials, you need high-quality and reliable glue.
Glue for PVC is different. But the main thing in its technical characteristics is high elasticity and water resistance. After all, often he has to come into contact with parts under the influence of humidity, or even completely under water. In addition, high-quality glue for PVC films and other materials must be resistant to sunlight, temperature extremes, and mechanical stress.
Where is PVC glue used?
Often, PVC glue is used for sealing work, to fill cracks and seams. In terms of quality, this product is significantly superior to conventional silicone sealant. Even after a few years, it will not darken or turn yellow, it will not crack or crumble. In a word, it remains as elastic and perfectly smooth as in the first days after application.
Glue for
PVC panels is ideal for bonding various plastic structures. It is used in professional production, for the quick connection of rigid PVC parts by
cold welding. In addition, the product has proven itself in everyday life. Window production experts especially appreciated it: after all, PVC glue is ideal for attaching ebbs, slopes, shutters and other elements of modern plastic windows.
Other areas of application of highly elastic glue for PVC include the plumbing industry (joining plumbing and plumbing spans, gluing gutters to drain rainwater), as well as the production of some other modern structures that we see in front of us every day (for example, billboards) .
PVC glue: application
Experts recommend that before starting to join parts made of polyvinyl chloride, thoroughly clean their surface from mechanical impurities, degrease it and dry it well. For additional adhesion (to improve the adhesion of the adhesive to the surface) it can be sanded with abrasive paper.
There is nothing complicated in the gluing technique itself. Glue for PVC is squeezed out in a thin layer on one of the working surfaces, they are joined and pressed for 2-3 minutes. For large surfaces, this time should be increased. The amount of glue during application should not exceed the permissible, otherwise, its excess will leak from the seam to the outside, which will reduce the aesthetics of gluing, and on some materials it can even lead to damage.
PVC Adhesive: Post-Processing and Precautions
All other operations with the working surface should be carried out no earlier than a day after applying the glue for PVC. For several days, it is recommended that the bonding place be protected from direct sunlight and high temperatures. All work with glue must be carried out in well-ventilated areas and using personal protective equipment.