How to glue a wooden chair?

Tables, chests of drawers, chairs, cabinets and other interior items made of natural wood are incredibly beautiful and beautiful furniture that is very pleasing to the eye with its appearance. But what to do if it is already so old that it is falling apart, than to glue a wooden chair? In fact, this is not a particularly difficult procedure, and we will help you deal with it if the item is so dear to you that you do not plan to dispose of it, or you simply do not have the opportunity.

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Which glue is best used for sizing chairs?

The first question that arises at the beginning of the chair repair process is how to glue a wooden chair? There are several answers to this question, and what kind of glue you choose depends entirely on your own preferences.

The well-known PVA wood glue is very popular during gluing wood.

Important! When purchasing PVA, choose those types of glue that are designed for gluing furniture made of wood.

Furniture correctly glued with PVA glue is quite strong and reliable. The only drawback of this glue is that it varies greatly in quality, depending on the manufacturer:

• We can recommend the use of PVA, which was produced in the USA or Western Europe.
• You can use another type of glue, whose chemical composition is absolutely neutral. So, for example, you can use joiner's glue “Moment”.

Important! Neutrality of the chemical composition is necessary so that the wood does not deform and does not change its color.

• For restoration of chairs during the repair, you can use glue called “Fish glue”. This glue is made from the remnants of fish, so it is completely and completely natural.

Important! It is most popular when it is necessary to glue antique furniture in order to preserve the authenticity of the item.

Professional furniture companies give preference to PVA glue, they trust it. They also note that it is necessary to choose a high-quality and reliable manufacturer.

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Clearance of stud joints

Before starting to glue the chairs, clean all the connecting sections from the old glue. To make it much easier to scrape off, apply warm vinegar or a small amount of solvent, and then eliminate all residues from the surface.

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Directly plywood chairs

After you clean the stud joints, you can proceed directly to gluing.

Important! PVA glue dries for a sufficiently long time, but since the time it takes for it to harden is indicated on the label.

Proceed in such a way as to glue a wooden chair:

1. Securely fasten all your parts to be glued together so that they are pressed directly against each other with the necessary pressure.
2. To securely fasten the glued parts, a clamp or special tension belts are used.
3. To ensure that after this the varnished surface of the tree is not damaged, and there are no traces left on it, be sure to use gaskets.

Important! As gaskets, you can use wooden blocks or thick rubber, but the fabric will not work.

4. A small amount of clamps will be required in order to secure all parts.Using belts, you can fasten several sides at the same time, which is incredibly convenient.

Important! Check the tension of all belts until the adhesive solution has completely cured. If they are loose, tighten them immediately.

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That's the whole process of gluing chairs, which will simply help you get rid of the reeling and creaking furniture. If the spiked joints of the chairs are badly damaged enough or steel has a much smaller groove, it is necessary to increase them. For help in this matter, you can contact a professional workshop.