Been re-trimming out a few old windows on my house with AZEK (PVC trim).
I screwed it to the house and touched with heads with some caulk, but it looked like total
(because you can’t sand caulk).
Don’t know why it took me so long to learn about it, but a contractor friend told me about a product called “Bond & Fill.” It’s a structural adhesive made for PVC trim, but it also works great for filling nail and screw holes because it cures in 5 minutes and you can sand it flat and paint it the same day.
Sorry if this sounds like a commercial, but this seems like pretty great stuff. I’d thought of using Bondo, but Bondo always ends up popping out of the holes due to movement of the wood/PVC.
TP
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Is this the stuff that you pump out of a caulking gun, ot the stuff that comes in a tube-type container that you knead together?
I've used both, and prefer the first. The second one's color doesn't quite match the Azek I use.
Shep, bond and fill comes in the twin cartridge type caulk applicator.
If it's the stuff that fits into a twin piston style gun, I'll give ya a tip I stumbled on. If you have trouble (as I have) with the small pistons punching out the bottom of the dispenser, drop a fender washer in. I forget the size, maybe 2"? It will end the problem and keep your pricey twin piston gun from getting all munged up...PaulB
http://www.makeabettertomorrow.com
My lumber yard carries the twin cartridge BondFill, but they also make a 2-part epoxy putty called TrimStick that I ordered on line, mostly out of curiousity.
The putty is the one I wasn't crazy about with the color match.
Both. One looks like a stick of JB Weld or some type of plumber's repair epoxy.
Edited 10/25/2008 4:42 pm ET by Toolpig
That's the one I'm not crazy about.
Where can I buy some? 5 minutes..good deal. I've been using spackle...works ok but dry time is longer than 5 minutes.
My local lumberyard has it. Also available online.
Edited 10/25/2008 3:13 pm ET by Toolpig
Buy a bunch of extra mixing nozzles. If you dont use the gun for more than 2 min the stuff will cure inside the nozzle.
If you do not paint the AZEK, and if your going to paint it white, WHY. But if left in it's natural state, Crayola Crayon rubbed in just like a cabinet maker uses wax fillers is PERFECT. The white is an invisible match.
Because I can apply it, sand it perfectly flat, and paint it the same day.
Edited 10/25/2008 3:09 pm ET by Toolpig
This post was probably NOT ment for me and my white crayola crayon filler. This works only if you leave the Azek natural and white. You can't paint the wax crayon.
Wouldn't crayon melt if the sun beats on it all day?
Edited 10/25/2008 3:09 pm ET by Toolpig
I usually shoot the AZEK with a 15 gauge finish nailer SS only. My home in West. Cty. NY is in the direct sun all day, facing west, Never had a problem @ 95*+. Have also filled larger holes with no problem. I fill the hole and wipe off the area with a terry cloth towel, flush to the surface.
My yard carries it - but inconsistently. Agree that it works great, like someone else posted, buy a load of extra nozzles. Set the gun down for more than a minute or two and the nozzle is shot.
You can buy all the permutations here, online: http://www.bondfill.com/
-Norm
Yep. I've also found it's a good idea to keep a couple of toothpicks handy to clear both tips of the cartridge after the cap has been on for awhile.
Edited 10/25/2008 3:06 pm ET by Toolpig
We would also suggest Cortex screws with included plugs. The screws create the perfect sized hole and the white plugs are a great match for the Azek. They also have other colors for the deck boards.