Painting before glue up

[RC_Strunk]

Hey y'all great site,

I'm working on a project and it would be easier for me to spraypaint it before I glue it up. My question is what glue would work best in this scenario a traditional wood glue like Tightbond II, a poly glue like Gorilla Glue or some other glue?

Thanks in advance for your input...

~RC

[JohnB]

G'day RC
What I do in that situation is place masking tape where the timber will be glued. That way you can use PVA, timber to timber.
Once an item is painted, no matter what type of glue you use the parts will only be as strong as the paint they are glued to.

[jigsue]

RC

John is right, PVA is probably the best for wood, so just tape up where the glue will be, as suggested. Gorilla glue expands and can be a mess at the best of times, I would never use it on a pre-painted piece. Just make sure that when you use PVA on pre-painted stuff, that you cushion the clamps so as not to leave marks and resist the temptation to keep checking on it (or is that just a girly thing???)

Sue

[Mick Walker]

~RC, depends on if the project will be used inside or outside as to the type of glue and follow John's advice about the masking tape.

[RC_Strunk]

Ha! The wifey said I should tape the joints before spraying. I figured I'd see if there was another way. She loves it when she's right....

Thanks again,
~RC