Titebond II Premium Dark – dark brown, water-resistant D3 wood glue for dark timber, furniture making and repair, for interior and exterior use.
Product properties and application
Titebond II Dark is a brown, water-resistant D3 wood glue for interior and exterior use. This dark brown version of Titebond II Premium is designed for dark timber, furniture making and repair. The brown cured glue line blends better with walnut, mahogany, cherry and other darker woods.
Impressive bond strength of approximately 253.1 kg/cm². In the manufacturer's ASTM D905 test on hard maple joints at room temperature, Titebond II Dark achieved a shear strength of 3600 psi (approximately 24.8 MPa).
- ✓ Brown glue line for dark timber
- ✓ D3 water resistance
- ✓ For interior and exterior use
- ✓ Easy to sand
- ✓ Non-toxic according to the manufacturer's brochure
- ✓ Water clean-up before curing
Shake the container thoroughly before use to ensure a uniform consistency.
Bond strength: 253,10 kg/cm²*
Open assembly time: approximately 5 min.
Total assembly time: 10-15 min.
Application temperature: above +12.8 °C.
Colour and applications. The liquid glue is light brown and the cured glue line is brown. Suitable for wood, fibreboard and particleboard, leather, fabric and many other porous materials. Strong initial tack and fast setting make assembly easier and help shorten clamping time.
Water resistance. Titebond II Dark meets ANSI Type II water-resistance test requirements and is suitable for interior and exterior wood products.
Machining and finishing. The cured glue line sands easily and is suitable for subsequent finishing. For an even finish, remove glue residue from visible surfaces: wipe uncured glue with water or a damp cloth, and scrape or sand off cured glue. Suitable for radio-frequency (R-F) bonding systems.
Food contact. Titebond II Dark does not have manufacturer approval for indirect food contact under FDA requirements.
Non-toxicity and safe use. The manufacturer's brochure describes Titebond II Dark as non-toxic. It conforms to ASTM D-4236, with a manufacturer-stated VOC content of less than 4 g/l. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use, avoid eye contact, do not swallow and keep out of children's reach.
Application limitations. Not intended for continuous immersion in water or use below the waterline. Its low pH may corrode metal surfaces, so test first where relevant. Check adhesion when bonding preservative-treated timber; consult the supplier about exotic or oily woods such as ipé and teak. Protect from freezing. Shaking may help restore glue thickened by freezing, but check its condition before use.
Not intended for structural bonding of load-bearing building components. If proposed for a joint with additional mechanical fixings, the suitability of that arrangement must be assessed by the structural designer.
*Strength measured to ASTM D905, bonding maple to maple at approximately +21 °C (3600 psi). Assembly times are given at +21 °C and 50 % relative humidity. Actual results depend on the timber, surface preparation and bonding conditions.
Application examples are available under Video, with detailed technical information in the attached Lithuanian PDF.
