Gorilla Wood Glue Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Woodworking
- Outdoor
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
A strong, fast-clamping PVA glue that matches Titebond II's Type II water resistance for indoor and protected outdoor woodworking, as long as you wipe the slight foaming squeeze-out before it hardens.
Pros
- Fast 20-30 minute clamp time gets projects moving quickly
- Passes ANSI Type II water resistance for indoor and covered outdoor use
- Dries a natural color and sands and paints cleanly for a tidy finish
Cons
- Foams and expands slightly as it cures, so squeeze-out needs wiping before it sets
- Water-resistant only, not waterproof enough for constant moisture or submersion
- Needs temperatures above about 55F to cure properly, limiting cold-weather work
Specifications
| Type | One-part PVA wood glue (dries natural tan) |
|---|---|
| Cure | Clamp 20-30 min, full cure in 24 hr |
| Waterproof | Water-resistant (passes ANSI/HPVA Type II); not for constant water |
| Paintable | Yes; paintable and sandable |
| Use | Indoor and outdoor wood; hardwoods, softwoods, natural composites |
| Cleanup | Wet glue wipes up with a damp cloth |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Gorilla Wood Glue expand or foam?
- Slightly, yes. Unlike the original polyurethane Gorilla Glue this is a PVA wood glue, but it still foams and expands a little as it cures, so squeeze-out needs wiping before it sets rather than after. Confusing it with the heavily-foaming polyurethane version is the usual source of this question.
- Is Gorilla Wood Glue waterproof?
- No - it is water-resistant, passing ANSI/HPVA Type II. That covers indoor work and covered outdoor projects, but not constant moisture or submersion. For genuinely waterproof PVA you need an ANSI Type I glue.
- How long do you have to clamp it?
- 20-30 minutes of clamp time with full cure at 24 hours, which is fast enough to keep a project moving through several glue-ups in a day.
- Does temperature affect it?
- Yes. It needs temperatures above roughly 55F to cure properly, which rules out an unheated winter garage. Once cured it dries a natural tan and sands and paints cleanly, and wet glue wipes up with a damp cloth.