12 best wood adhesives

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Not only professional carpenters, but also home craftsmen have to glue wooden products together. In some cases, neither nails nor self-tapping screws can cope with the task at hand. Then you have to select the right wood glue. A wide range of both domestic and foreign compositions is presented in domestic stores. They differ significantly both in price and in quality. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, it is important to take into account several nuances.

Criteria for choosing wood glue

1. When buying, you should determine the purpose of the glue. There are universal products that are able to connect wooden elements with each other, as well as with other materials (metal, glass, plastic). It is a great choice for hobbyists or furniture makers. But carpenters prefer to use highly targeted adhesive mixtures, they work best on wood and its derivatives.

2. Having decided on the tasks, it is worth considering the peculiarities of the tree. Not all joinery adhesives are suitable for damp or tarry wood. Much also depends on the density of the material.

3. It is important to look a little bit into the future. If the glued product will be in a dry room, then almost any glue will work. But at high humidity or low temperature, bond strength can only be provided by a narrow range of products.

4. The strength of the seam is determined in different ways. It's one thing when a part can only support its own weight. Quite different properties are required of the adhesive under constant shock loading.

5. Environmental friendliness is also becoming an important factor. If the smell can be dealt with by airing or with the help of ventilation, then the contact of glue with food can be dangerous to human health.

6. Few craftsmen continue to make wood glue according to old recipes. Today manufacturers offer formulations based on PVA, organic resins and polyurethane. All of them are suitable for wood, but have restrictions on other materials.

Our review includes the best wood adhesives. When choosing products in the rating, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. appointment;

2. specifications;

3. chemical composition;

4. price;

5. expert opinion;

6. consumer reviews.

Advantages and disadvantages of different types of wood adhesives

Glue type	Advantages	disadvantages
PVA	+ affordable price + environmental friendliness + versatility + ease of use	– insufficient strength – afraid of moisture – collapses at high temperatures (+ 60 ° С)
Polyurethane	+ high resistance to dynamic loads + inert attitude to temperature changes + moisture resistance + UV-resistant	– high price – Strong smell
Based on organic resins	+ bond strength + versatility + resistance to water and aggressive compounds + reasonable price	– skin protection is required – high consumption – it is required to mix the components precisely

Rating of the best adhesives for wood

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best PVA based wood glue	1	Kleiberit 303.0	RUB 291
	2	ULTIMA JOINER PVA	129 RUB
	3	Moment Super PVA D3 moisture resistant	490 RUB
	4	TEX PVA Joiner Professional	149 r
	5	Krass PVA PVA D3	205 RUB
The best polyurethane adhesives for wood	1	Titebond Polyurethane Wood Glue 2300	385 RUB
	2	Kleiberit 501.0	477 r
	3	SOUDAL 66A	450 RUB
The best resin based joinery adhesives	1	UHU PLUS ENDFEST 300	503 r
	2	TITEBOND ORIGINAL WOOD GLUE	480 RUB
	3	EDP ​​EPOXY GLUE	RUB 250
	4	Titebond III Ulimate 1416	RUB 590

The best PVA based wood glue

One of the most environmentally friendly carpentry adhesives is polyvinyl acetate aqueous emulsion. There is no toxic smell during work, so ventilation is not a requirement for a carpentry workshop. The availability of the product allows widespread use. The experts drew attention to several models.

Kleiberit 303.0

Rating: 4.9

German glue for wood Kleiberit 303.0 has a lot of advantages. But experts have focused on such quality as water resistance. This fact became the key in determining the winner of the rating. This PVA glue is also in the lead in sales in our country. Consumers have appreciated the versatility of the adhesive. It can be used to join different types of wood, fiberboard, chipboard, veneer, etc. Some craftsmen admire the work with hard wood. The gluing process itself does not cause any difficulties. It is enough to press the parts to be joined for 6 … 10 minutes to get a whole.

In addition to moisture resistance, users note resistance to low temperatures (up to -30 ° C). White color after drying also does not cause discomfort.

Advantages

• strength;

• ease of use;

• resistance to low temperatures;

• moisture resistance;

disadvantages

• not detected.

ULTIMA JOINER PVA

Rating: 4.8

The high performance properties of ULTIMA STOLYAR PVA glue were appreciated by workers in the printing and woodworking industries. They account for the lion's share of sales in Russia. Manufacturers, like experts, speak flatteringly about the extraordinary strength of the seam (0.9 kgf / cm). Therefore, you can glue parts that are subsequently subjected to high dynamic loads. For excellent strength, fast setting time and transparency, the material was awarded the second line of our rating.

Striking adhesive and low temperature resistance. It is able to maintain working properties after 4 deep freeze cycles (up to -35 ° C). Craftsmen have found other uses for this PVA-based glue. They glue the reinforcing tape, glue the wallpaper, close up the joints.

Advantages

• versatility;

• strength;

• frost resistance;

• transparent seam;

disadvantages

• dries for a long time.

Moment Super PVA D3 moisture resistant

Rating: 4.7

Domestic glue for wood Moment Super PVA D3 moisture resistant boasts high performance characteristics. It can be used for bonding a wide range of natural wood, veneer and wood-containing materials. The product is somewhat inferior to the leaders in the duration of pressing (15-20 minutes) and final drying (24 hours). The glue does not leave marks on the parts after drying, for which it deserves the third line of the rating.

The aqueous dispersion of PVA remains operational within the temperature range from +5 to + 30 ° С. This feature is often indicated by masters in reviews, as a minus of the adhesive composition. But users have no complaints about durability, transparency, accessibility.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• transparency;

• lack of smell;

• universality of application;

disadvantages

• long-term drying.

TEX PVA Joiner Professional

Rating: 4.6

A wide range of materials can be joined with TEX PVA glue Joiner Professional. This is not only wood, cardboard or paper, but also leather, linoleum and tiles (not ceramic). Such unique properties are achieved due to excellent adhesion. Moreover, the seam has high strength and elasticity. The composition itself is white, which should not frighten users. After drying, it becomes transparent and does not externally spoil the formed knot. The craftsmen mention the convenience of work, the absence of an unpleasant smell. The adhesive composition has earned a place in our rating.

The reliability of the clutch does not cause any complaints from professionals. The consumption of glue is somewhat high (1 kg per 4-7 sq. M.), And it dries all day.

Advantages

• versatility;

• environmental friendliness;

• high strength;

disadvantages

• high material consumption.

Krass PVA PVA D3

Rating: 4.6

If it is necessary to glue the parts so that the seam is not visible, craftsmen prefer the Krass PVA PVA D3 composition. The material will not spoil the appearance of the most noble wood, which is often important when making luxury furniture, doors or when laying parquet. The glue has good moisture resistance, this quality significantly expands the scope of application. Experts have included this PVA-based product in our rating for its elasticity and seam strength. The manufacturer managed to do without organic solvents when creating the glue, so the mixture turned out to be environmentally friendly.

Professional carpenters and furniture makers note such a feature of the adhesive composition as the possibility of applying it to a damp surface. And the properties of the seam are preserved in a very wide temperature range (0-100 ° C).

Advantages

• transparent seam;

• water resistance;

• strength and elasticity;

disadvantages

• long drying time.

The best polyurethane adhesives for wood

Polyurethane adhesives are distinguished by their high strength. The glued parts can be subjected to both static and dynamic loads. The seam is not afraid of moisture, sunlight, temperature extremes. Our roundup features the best polyurethane products.

Titebond Polyurethane Wood Glue 2300

Rating: 4.9

The development of a polyurethane compound for wood Titebond Polyurethane Wood Glue 2300 was a real breakthrough in the field of adhesive technology. Experts unconditionally gave this product from the USA the first place in the rating. The manufacturer managed to find an optimal balance between the pressing speed (45 min) and the retention time of working properties (20 min). The adhesive perfectly binds any wood-based materials, from natural wood to wood-based products. At the same time, the scope of application does not end there, you can firmly glue metal, plastic, ceramics, stone and a number of other materials.

The product is water resistant, but it is not recommended to keep the knots formed in conditions with constantly high humidity or under water. The composition is not afraid of frost, but before use it should be warmed up to + 12 ° С.

Advantages

• fast bonding;

• versatility;

• high seam strength;

disadvantages

• high price.

Kleiberit 501.0

Rating: 4.8

German glue Kleiberit 501.0 is not inferior to the winner in versatility. It can also be used to join wooden, ceramic, and polymer parts in different combinations. In addition, this polyurethane compound is highly resistant to heat and moisture. The experts put the glue in second place for its impeccable quality, but the long curing period (24 hours) did not allow it to become the leader. The glued parts can be operated in sunlight or rain, not to mention the space inside buildings. The durability of the seam is not satisfactory even among professionals.

Masters note the ease of use and predictability of the glue. They include only a corrosive odor and adhesion to human skin to the disadvantages.

Advantages

• versatility;

• weather resistance;

• heat resistance;

disadvantages

• dries for a long time;

• corrosive smell.

SOUDAL 66A

Rating: 4.8

The wood glue from Belgium SOUDAL 66A has excellent adhesion. In this component, it has practically no competitors. Therefore, wood can be connected not only with each other, but also with various building materials (except for polyethylene and polypropylene). Experts also gave it the third place in the rating for its high water resistance. Parts can be wet, the glue will do its job without problems. Perfectly the mixture fills any unevenness thanks to foaming. But the strong expansion did not allow the product to take a higher position.

Masters note a wide temperature range (from -30 to 100 ° C), in which the strength of the joint is maintained. Therefore, it can be used for work both inside buildings and outside.

Advantages

• excellent adhesion;

• strength;

• excellent water resistance;

disadvantages

• high price;

• expansion when dry.

The best resin based joinery adhesives

Adhesives based on organic resins remain in demand. Their strength and resistance to moisture, oil products, aggressive substances is beyond doubt. The most popular of these is epoxy. Only the master needs to ventilate the room and protect the skin of the hands. Here are the best resin based adhesives.

UHU PLUS ENDFEST 300

Rating: 4.9

German chemists have managed to create the most durable epoxy resin based wood glue. Composition UHU PLUS ENDFEST 300 is a two-component product. It can be used to combine a variety of materials. It is not recommended to use glue only for working with polyethylene, polypropylene and glass. For its extra strength, experts gave this product the first line of the rating. The adhesive solution is prepared quite simply, and the setting time is 90 minutes. The seam is completely polymerized after 12-24 hours.

Of the advantages of the glue, professionals note moisture resistance, high impact strength and durability of the seam. But to get the full range of these properties, you should observe the proportions when mixing.

Advantages

• high strength;

• durability of the seam;

• versatility;

• moisture resistance;

disadvantages

• high price.

TITEBOND ORIGINAL WOOD GLUE

Rating: 4.8

One-component wood glue TITEBOND ORIGINAL WOOD GLUE received a lot of praise from carpenters and furniture makers. It is an aliphatic resin based emulsion. Experts call this composition the best specialized product for professional activities. Particularly strong is the connection of parts with spikes and grooves. After drying, the emulsion becomes moisture resistant, the seam excellently withstands shock loading. Thanks to the deep penetration of the glue, it is possible to bind the structure of both natural wood and chip-fibrous elements.

Professionals speak flatteringly about the ease of use, quick hardening of the seam. Only the consumption of the emulsion is quite large (180 g / sq. M), and the working time is only 5-10 minutes. The material is worthy of the second place in the rating.

Advantages

• high quality;

• moisture resistance;

• strength;

disadvantages

• high consumption;

• short working hours.

EDP ​​EPOXY GLUE

Rating: 4.7

At the most attractive price, EPOXY EDP wood glue is sold on the domestic market. This is one of the most sought-after compositions among amateurs and professionals. It can be used to create new components or repair old furniture. The characteristic features of the popular epoxy are good adhesion, high strength, and moisture resistance. The resinous base allows the addition of various fillers. No shrinkage occurs during polymerization. The composition is not recommended for those items that will come into contact with food.

Experts gave the glue, tested over the years, only the third line of the rating due to the long drying time. In addition, the ease of use leaves much to be desired.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• no shrinkage;

• moisture resistance;

disadvantages

• dries for a long time;

• not easy to use.

Best professional carpentry glue

In professional activity, carpentry glue requires not only a strong connection of wood, but ease of use and quick setting. The seam must retain its qualities even when exposed to weather. Experts have chosen the most popular model from the variety of offers.

Titebond III Ulimate 1416

Rating: 5.0

One-component wood adhesive Titebond III Ulimate 1416 provides an extra strong bond. The product meets the stringent requirements of the ANSI / HPVA Type I standard, which indicates a high water resistance of the joint. In addition, experts call it the first glue to be cleaned with water. This compound has a strong initial tack against the competition. The dried seam can be sanded, the manufacturer allows it to come into contact with food. Another important advantage of the glue is that it can be used for outdoor use.

Professional carpenters are completely satisfied with the quality of bonding various types of wood, laminate, paper, plywood, chipboard, fiberboard and MDF. The glue is very popular in Russia and is a real hit of sales.

Advantages

• super strength;

• environmental friendliness;

• water resistance;

• fast setting;

disadvantages

• not detected.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.