PSA: Stop using PVA glue for book spines if you want it to last

I saw three different posts this week from people fixing textbooks with PVA and I cringed every time. That stuff goes brittle after like 6 months and your spine cracks right down the middle. Has anyone else had a repair fall apart because they used the wrong adhesive?

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jasonc501d ago

My first book repair with PVA looked great for about two months, then I found half the spine in my lap when I went to read it again. Guess we both learned the hard way.

wadeyoung1d ago

Hot glue or bust for book repairs.