Woodworking Wonders Taking A Closer Look At Nine Lepage® Products
Any woodworker worth their mitre saw knows that you need the right tools to do a job properly.
You might be comfortable comparing different types of wood and selecting the one you want, or debating the merits of various screws, but what about wood glues and fillers?
Do you really read the labels and choose the one that’s ideal for your particular project, or do you just go on autopilot and buy the same tube each time? What if there was another product that would make your job much easier, or give you better results for years to come?
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in an aisle staring at the many, many varieties of wood glue and wood filler, this one’s for you …
LEPAGE® PRO CARPENTER’S GLUE
This is the yellow glue you might think of when you hear “wood glue.” That’s because carpenters have been relying on it for decades. It grips faster and easier than the white glues and dries to a tough, light yellow bond that resists humidity.
LEPAGE® EXPRESS QUICK DRY WOOD GLUE
This one’s very similar to the LePage® Pro Carpenter’s Glue, except it’s going to dry a lot faster — within 10 minutes.
WHEN YOU SHOULD USE IT:
When you’re gluing something complex with multiple pieces of wood.
LEPAGE® NO MORE CLAMP™ WOOD GLUE
This is the first instant-hold liquid wood glue that eliminates the need for clamps. It has an instant hold and it’s repositionable for 10 minutes. Use it for wood, ceramic, brick, stone and most plastics, but it’s not meant to stand up to continuous water immersion.
WHEN YOU SHOULD USE IT:
If you need a lightning-fast bond that’s not necessarily between two pieces of wood
LEPAGE® MULTI-PURPOSE WHITE GLUE
It’s a little slower to dry than the carpenter glue, so you can reposition and realign your pieces during the clamping process if you didn’t get it quite right the first time. It’s serious stuff and will create a bond that’s even stronger than the wood itself.
WHEN YOU SHOULD USE IT:
If you think you need some extra time positioning your pieces, or you want glue that dries with a white finish.
LEPAGE® POLYURETHANE GLUE
This super-strong adhesive is for more than just wood. It can bond virtually all materials — wood, stone, metal, ceramic, glass, foam — and provide a tough, weatherproof hold.
LEPAGE® TINTED WOOD FILLER
Choose the pre-tinted colour that matches your wood and start spreading this buttery paste into cracks, holes and imperfections. You can sand it, stain it, paint it, varnish it and even drill, nail or screw it.
LEPAGE® INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WOOD FILLER
For filling holes or cracks on wood that’s going to be outdoors — or exposed to water — you’ll want to choose this interior/exterior weatherproof wood filler. It doesn’t come in different shades, but the light tan colour blends with most light-coloured wood.
WHEN YOU SHOULD USE IT:
If you’re filling cracks/holes in exterior wood or interior wood that’s going to be exposed to a bit of moisture.
LEPAGE® PLASTIC WOOD
Wood fillers don’t take on the natural appearance of wood, so certain projects might call for the texture of LePage® Plastic Wood. It contains natural wood fibres so it looks more like real wood, and the light tan finish can be sanded and stained to blend in nicely.
WHEN YOU SHOULD USE IT:
If you’re filling cracks/holes in interior or exterior wood and want the areas to look as natural as possible.
LEPAGE® OUTDOOR WEATHERPROOF WOOD GLUE
This interior/exterior glue is designed for projects with occasional weather exposure or projects that need a protective coating for a bit of water resistance. It dries to a translucent brown that blends with most woods, or you can sand it and paint it.
WHEN YOU SHOULD USE IT:
This one’s great for patio tables and chairs, birdhouses, doghouses, mailboxes, countertops, window sills and floating hardwood flooring. Anything that might be exposed to weather and/or moisture.
