Description
Selleys Aquadhere Durabond is a solvent-free, moisture-curing polyurethane wood glue for jobs that need more durability than a standard PVA can offer, supplied here in a 250ml bottle. It bonds timber to a wide range of other materials, copes with moisture and heat, and can be sanded, painted or stained once cured.
About the formula
Unlike water-based PVA glues, Durabond cures by reacting with moisture in the air and the substrate. It gives a strong, water-resistant bond (not intended for permanent immersion) and is heat resistant up to about 140°C. The glue expands slightly as it cures, which helps it fill small gaps in imperfect joints. It also sands without clogging sandpaper or timber the way PVA glues can. Selleys notes it resists acids and most chemicals, unlike PVA-based glues.
Where to use it
Indoors: furniture making and repairs, timber joinery, cabinet repairs, sauna or other high-heat and high-moisture areas, repairing wooden tool handles, and general workshop fixes.
Outdoors: planter boxes, steps off a veranda, window repairs, attaching a timber letterbox to a metal support frame, cubby or kennel repairs, and boat oar or interior panel repairs.
Suitable materials include all timbers, MDF, metal, glass, concrete, masonry, ceramics and most plastics. It is not for polyethylene or polypropylene, and you should test other plastics first.
How to use it
Surfaces should fit closely and be clean, dry of dust and free of grease. At least one surface should be porous, as the glue needs moisture to cure. On very dry porous surfaces, wipe with a damp cloth for about a minute before bonding. Wear gloves, because the adhesive bonds to skin. Apply to the joint, bring the parts together within the working time and clamp them while the glue cures. Once cured, the joint can be sanded, and the surface can be painted or stained after sanding.
Important notes
Working time is about 10 minutes, depending on temperature and humidity. Allow around 4 hours of clamp time. Full cure takes up to 24 hours, depending on humidity and how porous the material is. Do not apply below 5°C. Use may be restricted in very dry conditions because the glue needs atmospheric moisture to cure. It is not recommended for structural applications. The bond is waterproof but not for permanent water immersion.
Specifications
| Brand |
Selleys |
| Product |
Aquadhere Durabond Polyurethane Wood Glue |
| Pack |
250ml bottle |
| Colour |
Amber, dries to a yellow opaque finish |
| Base |
Solvent-free, moisture-curing polyurethane |
| Application |
Bottle, applied by hand |
| Working time |
About 10 minutes |
| Clamp time |
About 4 hours |
| Full cure |
Up to 24 hours |
| Minimum application temperature |
Above 5°C |
| Heat resistance |
Up to 140°C |
| Use |
Interior and exterior |
Safety
Use with adequate ventilation. Store in a well-ventilated place with the container tightly closed and locked up. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for full details.
