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Elmer's E7000 Carpenter's Wood Glue

  • 4 fluid ounces of yellow wood glue
  • Interior use, per the description
  • 24 hours full cure, medium viscosity
  • Non-toxic, non-foaming, soap and water cleanup
  • Soft and hard woods, particle board, porous materials
  • 5.28 ounces item weight

Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A basic interior carpenter's glue for furniture repair and household projects that is paintable and stainable. The listing contradicts itself on water resistance, so treat it as indoor only.

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ASIN: B001N7X1UAModel: E700Category: Wood Glue

Overview

Not an outdoor adhesive, this Elmer's carpenter's glue is described as an interior wood glue that dries yellow. It is non-toxic and non-foaming, sands and paints, and cleans up with soap and water while still wet.

The reason to buy is a familiar, easy glue for general household use on softwood, hardwood, particle board and other porous materials. The limitation is the mixed message on water: one field says waterproof, but the description says indoor use only, so no exterior project should rely on it.

Who it's for

Homeowners fixing chairs, frames and particle board pieces inside the house. Outdoor builders, and anyone wanting a joint rated for water, should choose a glue with a stated exterior standard.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Non-toxic and non-foaming
  • Soap and water cleanup
  • Paintable and stainable
  • Works on particle board and wood
Cons
  • Indoor use only per description
  • Waterproof field contradicts it
  • Cure time a full day

Performance notes

The glue sets fast and bonds strongly enough that the description claims a joint stronger than the wood, and it dries without foaming so the glue line stays tidy. Since the description limits it to interior use, moisture exposure is the main thing that will shorten a joint's life.

Specifications

BrandElmer's
ModelE700
Dimensions & fit
Item weight5.28 ounces
Capacity & performance
Volume4 fluid ounces
Construction & materials
Compatible materialWood, particle board, porous materials
ColorYellow
Other details
Item formLiquid
Water resistanceListed as waterproof, description says indoor use only
Full cure time24 hours
ViscosityMedium
ContainerBottle
UsesCarpentry, Repair

Frequently asked questions

What comes in the box with Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Glue?

One 4 fl oz bottle of Carpenter's Wood Glue. The item package quantity is 1.

Can I use Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Glue outdoors?

The description says indoor use only, even though a spec field lists waterproof. Treat it as an interior glue.

Can I paint or stain over this glue?

The description calls it paintable, stainable and sandable.