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This PVA adhesive has loads of uses. It can bond together most common building materials, additionally you can dilute it to dust proof porous surfaces. Or use it as a bonding agent for gypsum plaster.
Universal Adhesive, Primer & Bonding Agent
Hippo PVA adhesive is a highly versatile bonding aid with many practical uses. Advantageously it has a high solids content, so you can rely on it to assist and improve the results of many common building and DIY tasks.
Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesive
PVA stands for Polyvinyl Acetate, which is a synthetic polymer used mostly as a base for adhesives, paints, and coatings. As this products primary ingredient it helps provide excellent versatility and non-toxic properties.
Multi-Purpose Use
This PVA has lots of uses, a few of which have been picked out below. But in summary you can this adhesive to bond most common building materials where at least one surface is porous. For example glue things like timber, plaster, and cement. Or use it for priming unsound surfaces and general dust sealing on flaking walls.
Primer for Plaster
Before painting or applying other finishes to plaster, you can apply this PVA adhesive as a primer to improve adhesion and produce smoother, more consistent finishes. This is because is seals any porous surfaces, which in the case of paint prevents excessive absorbancy, helping it go much further.
Plaster Admixture
You can improve the adhesion and flexibility of gypsum plaster by adding this PVA to the mix. Similarly it is also great as an ad-mixture for cement, which is particularly useful when using it to fill cracks and make minor repairs.
Craft Glue
If you are building models, creating holiday decorations, or assembling DIY projects, this PVA glue is great for crafting applications. It will stick a variety of craft materials, including paper, wood, fabrics and ceramics.
Professional Grade PVA
Hippo PVA adhesive has been tested to comply with BS5270 standards. By meeting this standard it guarantees that this PVA contains much higher solid content levels than lesser contractor grades. Therefore this product is certified for professional use on building and plastering jobs.
Top Benefits
- Can be diluted with water up to 4:1
- Works with 3rd party products.
- Certified gypsum plaster compliant – complies with BS5270.
- Improves material flexibility.
- Suitable for wood working.
- Solvent free.
Frequent Questions About Hippo PVA
Can you add water to Hippo PVA?
Yes. Hippo PVA is soluble in water which means that different levels of dilution can be applied depending on the job. For example a mixture of 50/50 PVA and water makes a very good sealant for plaster; preparing it for painting or wallpapering.
Can Hippo PVA be used outside?
Red Hippo PVA is not deisgned for exterior use. Instead a special exterior grade version is available in black packaging. Black Hippo waterproof PVA meets european standards for wood glue durability and conforms to EN 204 D3 for woodworking. For these reasons you can use it to bond wood and once dry, each joint will be resistant to frequent exposure to water, moisture and high humidity.
Does PVA Glue Dry Clear?
Typically PVA adhesives dry clear. But occasionally in low temperatures remaining moisture content can end up leaving behind an undesirable milky white colour instead. Nevertheless there are ways to ensure your PVA glue always goes unseen.
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