Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue – 473ml (16oz)

Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue is a premium one-part, advanced cross-linking PVA wood adhesive designed for professional woodworkers and serious DIY enthusiasts. Widely regarded as one of the finest woodworking adhesives available, it combines exceptional waterproof performance, food-safe credentials, and a longer open time — making it the go-to choice for demanding interior and exterior applications.

Rated to ANSI/HPVA Type I — the highest waterproof classification for wood adhesives — Titebond III delivers a bond that is stronger than the wood itself when properly applied. Unlike standard PVA glues, it resists prolonged water exposure, making it equally at home on garden furniture, exterior doors, and marine timber projects as it is on fine furniture and cabinetry.

Key Features

• ANSI/HPVA Type I Waterproof – Suitable for exterior use and prolonged water exposure
• Food Safe – FDA approved for indirect food contact once fully cured; ideal for chopping boards, butcher blocks and kitchen utensils
• Stronger than the wood – Produces a bond that exceeds the tensile strength of most timber species
• Long open time – Approximately 8–10 minutes, giving more assembly time than standard PVAs
• Excellent sandability – Does not soften under heat from sanding
• Easy clean-up – Cleans up with water while still wet
• No solvents – Non-toxic and solvent-free formulation
• Freeze/thaw stable – More resistant to temperature fluctuations than many PVA adhesives

Typical Applications

• Hardwood and softwood joinery
• Furniture manufacturing
• Exterior doors and windows
• Garden furniture
• Cutting boards and butcher blocks
• Kitchen utensils
• Laminating timber
• General woodworking and carpentry

Technical Specifications

Limitations

• Not designed for structural load-bearing applications
• Should not be used where joints are permanently submerged in water
• Not suitable for plastics, metals, rubber or non-porous materials