PVA

Other Names:

Polyvinyl acetate.

Referred to variously as wood glue, white glue, carpenter's glue, school glue, Elmer's Glue (USA) or PVA glue.

Description:

Polyvinyl acetate is a component of a widely-used type of glue. A woodworking glue, white, water soluble.

Most glue manufacturers make this product.

Advantages:

Foam safe. Can be cleaned off with a damp cloth. Some positioning time.

Disadvantages:

Slow drying - 24 hours typical.

Handling:

Wash off with water.

Suppliers:

Hardware shops.