Dale , just use what you can get locally ...
... some glues dry darker than others ... TB2 dries amber , TB3 is Brown ...
doris s. wrote:I didn't think about the Sunbrella fabric repelling water/paint.
I could make a test board and see what happens.
Thanks for the info.
Doris
desertmoose wrote:We did our plywood with Titebond 2, canvas, and then exterior paint. Use the glue to fasten the canvas to the plywood. Roll it on, them smooth the canvas into place. Let it dry. You are now done with the Titebond. On top of the BARE canvas, put a coat of exterior house paint thinned about 50% so it soaks into the canvas. After that dries, use full strength paint until you get the look and coverage you want. Ours took 4 coats.
Titebond 2 works great. No need for the more expensive Titebond 3 since it is protected by the paint.
Others have used the Titebond on top of the canvas to try and cover the surface. But glue isn't made to cover, it sticks things together. Use it as intended and stick the canvas to the plywood. Then use the paint like it was intended, cover for waterproofing, appearance, and protection.
We used exterior latex. others have used exterior oil based. Our experience with the latex has been great. 2-1/2 years in the Nevada sun, snow, rain, and thousands of miles of towing. If I ever build another trailer, I WILL use the painted canvas covering.
Sam
desertmoose wrote:We did our plywood with Titebond 2, canvas, and then exterior paint. Use the glue to fasten the canvas to the plywood. Roll it on, them smooth the canvas into place. Let it dry. You are now done with the Titebond. On top of the BARE canvas, put a coat of exterior house paint thinned about 50% so it soaks into the canvas. After that dries, use full strength paint until you get the look and coverage you want. Ours took 4 coats.
Titebond 2 works great. No need for the more expensive Titebond 3 since it is protected by the paint.
Others have used the Titebond on top of the canvas to try and cover the surface. But glue isn't made to cover, it sticks things together. Use it as intended and stick the canvas to the plywood. Then use the paint like it was intended, cover for waterproofing, appearance, and protection.
We used exterior latex. others have used exterior oil based. Our experience with the latex has been great. 2-1/2 years in the Nevada sun, snow, rain, and thousands of miles of towing. If I ever build another trailer, I WILL use the painted canvas covering.
Sam
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