Nowadays, some interior products are made from artificial materials.

wooden chairs
But many people prefer wooden furniture.

Therefore, in some cases in everyday life there is a need to restore or repair wooden products (for example, chairs).

chair repair
And it is not always possible to use traditional fasteners using nails, screws and other elements for connection.

Very often, during use, such chairs become loose and break.

disassembling the chair
Before you start working, you need to inspect the chair. If all the crossbars have started to come out of the grooves or are loose in the grooves, it is better to disassemble the chair completely.

Often the best option is to glue the necessary fragments together.

wooden chair
The skilled hands of a home craftsman can easily save it.

For this reason, you need to know which glue is suitable for repairing wooden structures.

fix chair tools
Any type of glue should be selected based on the specifics of its use.

Therefore, before purchasing, you need to get an idea of ​​what properties it should have, that is:

  • Drying time;
  • Bonding density;
  • Moisture resistance;

    gluing a chair
    By following the instructions and taking into account all the gluing requirements, everyone has the opportunity to achieve the desired effect with their own hands.
  • Universality of application;
  • Durability connections;
  • Degree of toxicity.

    fill the chair with glue
    It is necessary to first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of a particular product in order to make the right choice.

Main types of adhesives and their characteristics

  1. PVA: non-toxic, fast acting, unlimited shelf life.

    PVA glue
    PVA glue is in demand in the furniture industry, the manufacture of interior items, and when it is necessary to connect any wooden parts.
  2. Epoxy: strong bonding, versatile use.

    epoxy glue
    Epoxy glue has become massively popular because it firmly bonds almost all materials and perfectly levels the surface.
  3. BF: quick drying, high moisture resistance.

    BF-2 glue is suitable for gluing wood; it has an optimal range of qualities – it is not affected by fungus, oils, gasoline, and is waterproof.
  4. Syntheticone: high bond strength, resistance to liquids and aggressive chemicals connections; high ability to withstand increased loads.

    Syntheticon glue
    Syntheticon glue is excellent for gluing wood and bonding various materials to it.
  5. Polyurethane compounds: physical and chemical inactivity to different temperatures, ultraviolet radiation, humidity, etc.

    polyurethane glue
    Polyurethane waterproof wood glue is considered the most resistant to loads and vibrations.

How to glue a chair

For repair chair you will need the following tools:

  • Hammer;

    rubber-headed hammer
    To avoid damaging the chair, it is better to use a hammer with a rubber attachment.
  • Sandpaper;

    sandpaper
    Sandpaper for wood is an indispensable tool when finishing wood.
  • Glue;

    wood glue
    Furniture glue should not only ensure a reliable connection. Sometimes, an incorrectly selected glue can significantly spoil the appearance of the product.
  • Clamp;

    clamp
    The clamp will help to securely fix the glued fragments.
  • Sharp knife;

    construction knife
    This type of knife is often used in construction and furniture repair.
  • Chisel.

    chisel
    The chisel is used for cleaning parts, trimming ends and removing excess.

First of all, we need to sort it out chair.

chair repair
If you have to apply force when removing hardened glue, the best solution is to steam the solution using water vapor.

If there are small remains glue in the form of a thin layer, it must be removed with sandpaper.

chair sandpaper
Remove the glue carefully to avoid damaging the wood surface.

If the layer is thick, you will need a chisel and a sharp knife, and only after that should you use sandpaper to process the surface itself.

clean glue off the chair
A chisel can easily remove any remaining glue from the wooden dowels on the crossbars.

Then you need to apply glue into pieces chair, which will be inserted into the grooves, and insert them.

glue a chair
Using a hammer, tap the element being inserted to bring it to its original position.

To achieve the best effect, depending on the type of repair, you should use a press, clamp, tightening belt, or other available auxiliary items.

wooden chair repair
Also, for greater strength, the pins in the grooves can be additionally secured with nails.

Remains glue delete. In the case of PVA - it's easy to do with a piece of fabric.

chair glued
The glue must be removed after 1-2 minutes, otherwise it will dry and remain on the chair.

In a day (if this is PVA) you should make sure that glue dried. And only after that can you use the chair.

ready-made chair
By gluing the legs of the chair correctly, you can be sure of its strength and reliability in the future.

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