Glue preferences

[englishrobs]

I’ve brought my cockpit teak deck lattice home for some TLC. Several loose slats that need removal, sanding and gluing back into place. What’s your preferred go to marine glue for what is a salty wet environment at times, and takes a beating from the sun?

 

[Refueler]

People no doubt will start to cry ... Epoxy ..... but beware - you say the lattice is Teak ... if its real teak - then Epoxy doesn't take very well to it.

It needs a real woodworkers formula glue .....

Have you considered 'blind screwing in from underside ??

 

[rogerthebodger]

I have used polyurethane water proof wood glue to glue Iroko wood which is an oily wood like teak for interrnal floor and external iroko strips on my hatch and hatch garage

 

[englishrobs]

People no doubt will start to cry ... Epoxy ..... but beware - you say the lattice is Teak ... if its real teak - then Epoxy doesn't take very well to it.

It needs a real woodworkers formula glue .....

Have you considered 'blind screwing in from underside ??

The blind screwing is a good idea. I may do that in addition for some extra strength. I love epoxy but considered it wouldn’t be appropriate here.

 

[englishrobs]

I have used polyurethane water proof wood glue to glue Iroko wood which is an oily wood like teak for interrnal floor and external iroko strips on my hatch and hatch garage

Any particular brand you’ve had good results with?

 

[rogerthebodger]

Any particular brand you’ve had good results with?

Gorilla glue is Ok but I mainly use a local polyethene

Original Gorilla Glue | Gorilla Glue.

This is what I have used in the past with great results

Waterproof Glue - Alcolin

 

[Refueler]

Gorilla Glue (Brown Exterior grade) is the waterproof one ... and does not foam up quite as much as the interior white grade.

But GG is a brand of PU Glue ... there are plenty of same glue but cheaper ... Bison is one name ...

Its excellent for this work - but you must clamp the two parts together and watch for the foaming ....

 

[aqua_sax]

I agree, a foaming polyurethane glue like Gorilla Glue or similar is the right glue for this job. Make sure the joints are clear of loose debris before gluing. It moisture cures so dampen the wood a little if it is bone dry.

 

[aqua_sax]

but you must clamp the two parts together and watch for the foaming

Good point, perhaps use wood screws to do the clamping (you will have to plan the work carefully, the open joint time is fairly short) and leave them in place, and don't use too much glue, the foaming expands it a lot, and is a bit of a devil to remove once cured (don't even think about removing it before it's cured).

 

[PCUK]

Cascamite or Aerolite.

 

[Refueler]

Good point, perhaps use wood screws to do the clamping (you will have to plan the work carefully, the open joint time is fairly short) and leave them in place, and don't use too much glue, the foaming expands it a lot, and is a bit of a devil to remove once cured (don't even think about removing it before it's cured).

De-natured alcohol or IPA removes it - but is best to leave till its near cured and then 'knife' it away - ....

I would still clamp even with the underneath screws ... PU glue can exert a lot of pressure ...

 

[aqua_sax]

Cascamite or Aerolite.

If you want to go traditional, then Cascophen (resorcinol) is better suited to something like a cockpit sole board which will get a lot of exposure to wear water and weather. Two part, but almost bomb proof if used properly.

 

[Tranona]

I made 2 grids out of teak kits glued with epoxy which lasted well even in the Med sun for one and over 20 years in the UK for the other

 

[englishrobs]

Thanks for all the advice. Prep is my job ahead for the weekend, along with sourcing supplies.

 

[RunAgroundHard]

I used the stuff below on the same project you are are starting, teak grating. It is an epoxy glue designed for teak. Previously I had repaired with foaming glues which eventually failed at the repair after about 2 years.

This stuff worked, designed for teak, read the blurb Epoxy All Wood Glue. No. 1 for permanent strong joints

Now, in the end, I ordered new grating because other joints started failing and it was just a pain. I assume the grating was original from the early '70s.

I'll be using it again on my gunwale this winter to repair some worn parts with teak inserts, sourced from my old grating and glued into the worn areas.

 

[Graham376]

I agree, a foaming polyurethane glue like Gorilla Glue or similar is the right glue for this job. Make sure the joints are clear of loose debris before gluing. It moisture cures so dampen the wood a little if it is bone dry.

Clamp or weight the joint as foaming pu can push the surfaces apart. I usually use Wudcare -

Wudcare Polyurethane Fast Grab 5 Minute Glue 500ml