How to Work with PVC pipes with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to work with PVC pipe.

Steps:

1 Cut PVC pipe with handsaw, then deburr the inside of pipe to remove any roughness.

2 Dry-assemble the pipe and fittings.

3 Use felt-tip marker to draw positioning lines across pipe and fittings.

4 Clean pipe end and inside of fitting with PVC primer.

5 Apply PVC cement to pipe end and inside of fitting.

6 Immediately assemble the glued part, making sure the positioning marks are aligned.

7 Hold the assembly together for three seconds.