Woodworking with Gorilla

From custom furniture builds and precision finishing to backyard decks and durable repairs — Gorilla has the wood glues and fillers for the job.

Your Wood Glue and Filler Choice Matters

Explore a variety of wood glue and filler options, each engineered to tackle a different challenge.

The Gorilla Wood Glue Lineup

Five bottles of Gorilla wood glue in varying sizes and types, arranged on a wooden surface with a blurred woodworking background.

Wood Glue Original

  • Type II Water Resistant
  • Dries Natural Color
  • Safe for Indirect Food Contact (Once Cured)
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Wood Glue Ultimate

  • Type I Waterproof
  • Extended Working Time
  • Incredibly Strong & Durable
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Gorilla Wood Glue Ultimate

Wood Glue Dries Clear

  • Type II Water Resistant
  • Dries Clear on Wood*
  • Invisible Bond Line
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Gorilla Dries Clear Wood Glue

*Glue will dry crystal clear on wood surfaces only

Compare and contrast

See exactly what each Gorilla Wood Glue does best so you can choose with confidence.

*Once cured, Gorilla Wood Glues comply with FDA #CFR21 175.105

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Gorilla Wood Glue

Gorilla Wood Glue

Gorilla Wood Glue Ultimate

Gorilla Wood Glue Ultimate

Gorilla Dries Clear Wood Glue

Gorilla Dries Clear Wood Glue

Clamp Time

20-30 min

20-30 min

20-30 min

Full Cure

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

Bond Line

Natural

Natural

Clear

Water Resistance

ANSI/HPVA Type II

ANSI/HPVA Type I

ANSI/HPVA Type II

Sandable

Paintable

SAFE FOR INDIRECT FOOD CONTACT*

Application Temp

55°—75° F, best at room temperature

0—150°F, best at room temperature

55°—75° F, best at room temperature

Sizes

4 fl oz, 8 fl oz, 18 fl oz, 36 fl oz, 1 gallon

4 fl oz, 8 fl oz, 18 fl oz

4 fl oz

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Shop Ultimate
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The Gorilla Wood Filler Lineup

Five Gorilla brand wood filler products in different packaging and colors labeled Walnut, Golden Oak, White, and Natural on a wooden surface.

Wood Filler Natural

Strong & Durable Repairs on Cracks, Gouges and Holes

  • Natural Finish
  • High Performance Stainability & Paintability
  • Shrink & Crack Resistant
  • Anchors Nails & Screws

Sizes: 6oz, 8oz, 16oz, Kit

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Wood Filler White

Strong & Durable Repairs on Cracks, Gouges and Holes

  • Easy to Spread
  • High Performance Stainability & Paintability
  • Shrink & Crack Resistant
  • Anchors Nails & Screws

Sizes: 6oz

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Gorilla Wood Filler White

Wood Filler Walnut

Strong & Durable Repairs on Cracks, Gouges and Holes

  • Easy to Spread
  • High Performance Stainability & Paintability
  • Shrink & Crack Resistant
  • Anchors Nails & Screws

Sizes: 6oz

Shop Walnut
Gorilla Wood Filler Walnut

Wood Filler Golden Oak

Strong & Durable Repairs on Cracks, Gouges and Holes

  • Easy to Spread
  • High Performance Stainability & Paintability
  • Shrink & Crack Resistant
  • Anchors Nails & Screws

Sizes: 6oz

Shop Golden Oak
Gorilla Wood Filler Golden Oak

Which Gorilla Product is Right For My Project?

Match your project to the right product — no guesswork.

My project involves...

Best Gorilla product

Building or repairing indoor furniture, shelving, or frames

Outdoor furniture, decking, or planter boxes

Cutting boards or serving bowls with indirect food contact

Exposed joints, decorative edges, or inlay work

Fine woodworking — instruments, turned legs, rocking chairs

Filling nail holes in trim, baseboards, or molding

Repairing dents, gouges, or cracks in furniture

Large assembly needing extended positioning time

Birdhouses, feeders, or outdoor garden projects

School projects, dioramas, or hobby model building

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Gorilla Wood Glue and Gorilla Ultimate Wood Glue?

Gorilla Wood Glue is water-resistant and ideal for most indoor and outdoor projects, and is safe for indirect food contact once cured — making it the better choice for outdoor builds or food-adjacent projects like cutting boards and serving bowls. Gorilla Ultimate Wood Glue is 100% waterproof and offers up to 15 minutes of extended open assembly time.

How long does Gorilla Wood Glue need to be clamped?

All Gorilla Wood Glues require only 20–30 minutes of clamp time. Full cure takes 24 hours. This short clamp time lets you move through assembly steps faster without sacrificing bond strength.

Is Gorilla Wood Glue waterproof?

Gorilla Original Wood Glue is water-resistant, passing ANSI/HPVA Type II standards — suitable for most outdoor applications. Gorilla Ultimate Wood Glue is fully waterproof, passing the stricter ANSI/HPVA Type I standard, making it the right choice for outdoor furniture, decking, and planter boxes exposed to direct moisture.

When should I use Gorilla Dries Clear Wood Glue instead of Original?

Use Gorilla Dries Clear Wood Glue when bond line visibility matters — on decorative joints, exposed edges, inlay work, or light-colored wood where a natural-toned glue line would be visible in the finished piece. For hidden joints, Original Wood Glue is the reliable standard choice.

Can Gorilla Wood Filler be stained to match wood?

Yes — Gorilla Wood Filler has high-performance stainability and accepts wood stain to blend with the surrounding surface. It is also paintable and sandable with high-speed sanders. It comes in Natural, White, Walnut, and Golden Oak to give you additional color-matching options before staining.

Is Gorilla Wood Glue food safe?

Once cured, Gorilla Wood Glue complies with FDA #CFR21 175.105 for indirect food contact and can be used on projects such as salad bowls and cutting boards.

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