Polyvinyl Chloride - Flexible PVC

Flexible PVC is manufactured as tubing and as pipe. Pipe and tubing have different uses and different styles of fittings that couple each.

Flexible PVC tubing typically is used to carry liquids and gases under pressure. The advantage of using flexible PVC tubing is that it can bend and curve around obstacles. However, it is not approved for potable water. On the other hand, flexible PVC pipe is more rigid. It bends only 5 to 10 degrees per 8-foot stick of pipe. Typically, pipe is used to transport gravity-fed tap and sewer water. Repairs and modifications for both tubing and pipe are simple. With basic tools, fittings are used to splice, couple and T flexible PVC.

If you need to paint a flexible polyvinyl chloride surface, consider some important points before getting started. PVC is a nonporous synthetic material, ill-suited for paint. Encourage adhesion by abrading the PVC, prior to application. Once the polyvinyl chloride is conditioned, it will accept a painted finish. Choose a particular enduring paint, engineered with elastic qualities that will allow it to move along with the underlying flexible PVC

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