You may think that gluing PVC together is an incredibly easy task, but there are things you need to watch out for. Mostly, the straightness of the connectors.
Steps
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Set your PVC out so that you have everything you need handy.
PVC Parts...check -
Have a flat and fairly large area to work on. A good size would be a card table.
Have a flat and fairly large area to work on. - Cover it with newspaper to protect the surface.
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Glue the first two pieces together. They are the only two that you won't have to worry about.
Gluing the end of the tube -
Lay the two pieces so that they are flat with the joint on its side.
Connected pieces - Get the next piece you will add and have it ready to be added.
- Put the PVC glue on the inside of the connector.
- Pressing it down so that it is flat and at the correct angle, insert the next PVC tube.
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Continue in this method until it will hold its own shape.
Tips
- You may have some time to adjust the angle of your connections, depending on the glue you use. It's a good idea to know before you use it.
Things You'll Need
- PVC Glue
- PVC tubes and connectors
- Newspaper to cover working surface
- Paper towel for any drips
