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Similarly we do not recommend using PVA as a sealer on walls that are to be over painted with emulsion paints. Advice on PVA Adhesive uses and properties including sealing timber, sealing plaster, waterproofing plaster, render and mortar and as a wood glue for DIY and joinery.
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We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. It’s true that any splashes that go outside the floor, such as on the walls will be problematic when applying emulsion paint or that the sealer will go tacky and sticky when applying adhesive. Polyvinyl acetate, (PVA) is a multi-purpose chemical compound that has a large application base and is the ingredient in many compounds that are used around the home DIY industry.An important point to make is If the surface you are working on is external and likely to be washed with rain regularly, PVA is not the best product to use. The No More Nails construction adhesive range enters its 26th year, and in 2019 launched the No More Nails All Materials sub-range to widen the scope of bonding applications. PVA can simply be painted onto any surface, but as it is water based and needs to be absorbed, it will not stick two non–absorbent surfaces together. We have sealed concrete floors with PVA before with no issues but it’s a debated topic among DIYs and tradesmen.