PVC cement is the best way to seal our clear wood plastic composite decking. PVC cement is designed to be used on either rigid or flexible PVC materials. This can include anything from pool pipes to plastic culverts, and even the trim around your windows or doors.
It is meant to dissolve a portion of the plastic that it comes in contact with by chemically reacting with the surface of the plastic, which then causes them to fuse together. It’s also very easy to use and cures quickly, so you don’t have to wait hours for it to cure before using it on your deck; this is a huge advantage over other types of sealants!
An important aspect of proper composite deck care is sealing and protecting it. This is especially important with our clear wood plastic composite decking, which shows the color and texture of the wood fibers more than other types.
If you do not seal your deck, it will eventually get dirty and discolored. It will also be more likely to suffer some damage such as mildew and rot due to water infiltration. The life span of your PVC cement will also be shortened.
While we recommend two coats of a penetrating sealer on most types of composite decking, our clear wood plastic composite decking requires a different kind of treatment. You should use a solid color stain made for decks. This type of stain will fill in all the pores and spaces between fibers, leaving you with a beautifully smooth surface that is protected from moisture and damage from the elements.
The best time to apply your stain is when the composite board has been exposed to sunlight for several days or weeks, so that any moisture still in the board has evaporated and it is ready to accept the stain properly. If you live in a cooler climate where there are many cloudy days, you might need to wait longer than if you live in a warmer area where there are few cloudy days.
Once you have applied
On a deck in the Western New York area our customer was looking for a permanent sealer that would not flake, peel or change the color of his clear PVC decking. He also wanted something that would keep the boards from cupping and bowing due to moisture and humidity. So we recommended our PVC Cement which is made specifically for PVC decking and trim.
PVC Cement works by creating a molecular bond with the PVC board or piece. This forms a permanent bond that will not flake, peel or come off. It will also keep moisture from penetrating the surface, so it will help to prevent cupping and bowing of the boards.
PVC cement can be used on all brands of clear PVC decking, including Zuri, Koma, Versatex and others. To apply you simply wipe off any loose dirt of debris from your board and then apply PVC Cement to each side of the board. Once applied you simply put the two pieces together and hold in place for about 30 seconds to allow them to form a molecular bond.
Depending on how many fasteners you use, you may be able to permanently glue your entire deck together just using the PVC Cement. So you can use it on all of your clear pvc
The other day I had a customer ask me if we knew of a way to seal the ends of our porch floor boards. He wanted to use our PVC cement and thought there might be some type of compound that would work with it. I searched the internet high and low for a product that could do this, but nothing came up.
The easiest way to do this is to use PVC cement. This is a special material which will bond the connection together and make it strong and secure. The process is actually very simple and in many ways similar to using glue.
You just need to ensure that you have selected the right type of PVC cement for your needs. A variety of different types are available, so make sure you choose the one that will work for the job you have in mind.
Generally speaking, if you are looking to complete a small job then a smaller bottle should be fine, but if you are completing something much larger then you might want to consider purchasing a larger container.
Once you have your cement, there are some basic steps you need to follow when preparing and applying it. Before starting, make sure that your pipe or tube is clean and free from any dirt or debris which might reduce its effectiveness. You also need to ensure that all surfaces are dry and clean before applying the cement.
I have a Trex deck built on 2×8 joists, 16″ oc. The deck is 8′ wide with a 4′ cantilever. I recently installed new composite decking on the top surface (Trex) and now want to install PVC trim boards (AZEK) around the perimeter and down the steps to the ground. AZEK recommends using a pvc cement for the seams. Will this work for the seams between the Trex and AZEK? If not, what would be recommended?
I am trying to assemble a box using PVC cement, and I am wondering if the fumes are dangerous to people or animals. I’m not talking about swallowing large amounts, just breathing in the fumes.
I checked the MSDS for Loctite’s PVC cement and it says:
Flammable vapors may build up to explosive concentrations in still air. Observe self-ignition temperature when exposed to heat, sparks or flame. Vapors may travel long distances along ground or floor to an ignition source and flash back.
The specific product is called Super Glue All Purpose Cement. It is a clear adhesive for bonding plastic, metal, rubber and glass.
This doesn’t sound good, but I would like to know if anyone has any experience with this.