- Which glue is best used for sizing the chairs?
- Stripping the spike connections
- Directly plywooding the chairs
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 in the event that it is already so old that it falls apart than to glue a wooden chair? In fact, this is not a very complicated procedure, and we will help you deal with it if the subject is so expensive that you do not plan to dispose of it, or you simply do not have the opportunity.
to content ↑Which glue is best used for sizing the chairs?
The first question that arises at the beginning of the process of repairing chairs 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 joiner glue is very popular during the gluing of wood.
Important! When purchasing PVA, choose the types of glue that are used for gluing wood furniture.
Furniture properly glued with PVA glue is strong enough 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 US or Western Europe.
- You can use another kind of glue, whose chemical composition is absolutely neutral. So, for example, you can use the joiner glue "Moment".
Important! The neutrality of the chemical composition is necessary to ensure that the wood is not deformed and does not change its hue.
- For the restoration of chairs during the repair, you can use glue, which is called "Fish glue".This glue is made from the remains of fish, so it is completely natural.
Important! He enjoys the greatest popularity when it is necessary to glue antique furniture in order to preserve the authenticity of the object.
Professional firms that deal with furniture prefer PVA glue, they trust it. They also note that it is necessary to choose a quality and reliable manufacturer.
to the contents ↑Stripping the spiked joints
Before beginning to glue the chairs, clean all joints from the old glue. In order to make it much easier to scrape, apply warm vinegar or a small amount of solvent, and then eliminate all residues from the surface.
to the contents ↑Directly padding the chairs
After you have cleared the stud joints, you can proceed directly to the gluing.
Important! Glue PVA long enough time dries, but the benefit of time, which is necessary for its solidification, is indicated on the label.
Proceed in such a way as to glue the wooden chair:
- Securely fasten all your glued parts so that they press against each other with the necessary pressure.
- To securely attach the glued parts, a clamp or special tension straps are used.
- To ensure that the lacquered surface of the wood is not damaged and there are no traces left on it, be sure to use gaskets.
Important! As pads, you can use wooden bars or thick rubber, but the fabric will not work.
- A small number of clamps is required in order to secure all parts. Using belts, you can fix several sides at the same time, which is incredibly convenient.
Important! Check the tension of all belts until the glue solution completely hardens. In case they are weakened, immediately tighten them.
That's the whole process of gluing chairs, which is simple enough to help you get rid of the vacillation and creak furniture. If the stud joints of the chairs are severely damaged or if a much smaller groove has become, it is necessary to increase them. For help in this matter, you can turn to a professional workshop.
