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re: Need a glue that will attach 2x4 to picture frame backing

Posted on 4/10/24 at 11:07 am to
Posted by notbilly
alter
Member since Sep 2015
5409 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 11:07 am to
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Making a collage for a seating chart for my wedding. We have 9 picture frames that I am going to attach to a square structural backing made of 2x4s.


Your future spouse has been on Pinterest a lot lately, right? Blink twice if you need help.
Posted by jlovel7
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
21930 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 11:10 am to
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The whole thing will be painted black and used as a backing. Nobody will see it behind the frames. There are 9 frames so I'm not going to buy 9 easels. I’m really trying to picture this in my head. What are the dimensions of your frame? Why 9 picture frames? Whatever you’re making doesn’t sound small.. the collage itself seems like a cool idea, but there’s many ways to make a collage that don’t involve 2x4’s, picture frames and serious adhesive.


We have 25 tables at our wedding. Table 1 goes in the middle and we have the charts laid out to have 3 tables on each page. So there’s 8 around the center. It’s a 3x3 grid. It will sit up on an easel.

It’ll basically be the size of a 24x36 poster.
This post was edited on 4/10/24 at 11:11 am
Posted by pchwinner
Member since Jan 2008
523 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 11:16 am to
Instant bond with the activator from Lowe’s. Works great on wood and sets in about 10 seconds on wood and you can’t hammer it loose. Doesn’t work to well on other materials but on wood is great
Posted by MidWestGuy
Illinois
Member since Nov 2018
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Posted on 4/10/24 at 11:16 am to
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Obviously wood glue is out since it isn't wood to wood.


What's obvious is that you didn't mention what the picture frames are made of. That's essential information. Not only that, but there is plastic and there is plastic.

So, What are the picture frames made of?
Posted by TigerGman
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Posted on 4/10/24 at 11:17 am to
Bridesmaid pics?
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 4/10/24 at 11:25 am to
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Making a collage for a seating chart for my wedding. We have 9 picture frames that I am going to attach to a square structural backing made of 2x4s. Trying to think what the best adhesive will be to attach that to the back of the frames. Obviously wood glue is out since it isn't wood to wood.



Don't overthink this, Loctite PL375 is $3 a tube and works great as a general purpose construction adhesive that is easy to work and clean up. I keep a case on hand and use it all the time for repairs on all kinds of substrates. I used it to tile the backsplash in my kitchen, only a small area and vastly easier than mixing up a batch of thinset.
Posted by jlovel7
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
21930 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 11:49 am to
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Bridesmaid pics?


The nudes are on Reddit.
Posted by Blizzard of Chizz
Member since Apr 2012
19467 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:11 pm to
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We have 25 tables at our wedding. Table 1 goes in the middle and we have the charts laid out to have 3 tables on each page. So there’s 8 around the center. It’s a 3x3 grid. It will sit up on an easel.


This sounds more like the wedding reception than the actual ceremony. If that’s the case, you’re expending a lot of energy on something most people are going to ignore. Your guests are going to be looking for food and booze not trying to decipher a 3d seating chart you’ve placed in the middle of the room.
Posted by Picayuner
Member since Dec 2016
3557 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:17 pm to
Classy.
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
46361 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:17 pm to
Use red loctite
Posted by ABucks11
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2012
1190 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:41 pm to
Are you making the family drive to Tennessee for the wedding or making the trip back to 3rd world Louisiana?

Just buy a 36x48 poster board for $3.37 from Walmart and double side tape the collage to that. Splurge for the all black one for class.

Edit it’s actually cheaper than $3.50
This post was edited on 4/10/24 at 12:50 pm
Posted by Socrates Johnson
Madisonville
Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:47 pm to
What does your future husband think?
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
43836 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:55 pm to
I agree with the clamping suggestion
Posted by hambone45
Member since Feb 2024
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Posted on 4/10/24 at 1:04 pm to
Pic of said wife?
Posted by sqerty
AP
Member since May 2022
6326 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 1:05 pm to
Elmer's school glue or equal cheap white glue
Posted by jlovel7
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
21930 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 2:12 pm to
Lotta people in here who had their weddings at the community center in their trailer park.

I’m going with liquid nails and some weights to apply pressure. Should get the job done.
Posted by AlumneyeJ93
Member since Apr 2022
740 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 2:32 pm to


Is this what you are building?

Just drill a couple blind holes at each end on the backside of the picture frame and through your 2x4 and fasten it that way. Probably use a 1x4.
This post was edited on 4/10/24 at 2:40 pm
Posted by jlovel7
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
21930 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 3:21 pm to
That is pretty close to what is being built. But a little more orthogonal and the wood backing won’t be showing.
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14527 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 3:52 pm to
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Loctite Power Grab


This
Posted by faraway
Member since Nov 2022
2958 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 4:48 pm to
caulk would hold pretty well. may need to rough up the plastic a little
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