Bondo For Furniture Repair

[@itsReallyLou]

I came here to learn more about Bondo, but I left also knowing more about how to make a really nice instructional video! This video really respects the viewer's time while passing on a lot of useful knowledge. Thanks so much!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Huge compliment...thanks so much! x

[@gailkellum832]

Beautiful! Thanks for this video.

[@cookiemarie9960]

Super helpful thank you!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

I'm so glad, thank you!!

[@solangeherault7038]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

Thank you for that great video and your thorough lesson on using Bondo. That bureau came out beautiful. Well done.

[@mesafirstkids]

Very helpful and VERY well done. Thank you. Earned a subscription

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks Mike!

[@alisonmullendesigns]

Fantastic video

[@deborahshaw6822]

Yes you gave another of good info.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks Deborah! x

[@jasherr3740]

Thank you so much for your video.. love it. now I know what to do with my kitchen cabinets.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

You are so welcome!

[@jamiegrafton2834]

Very helpful. Your advice solved several issues I have been running into with projects. First video of yours I've watched and it made a subscriber out of me! Thanks for sharing.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

So happy it was helpful Jamie! And thanks for subscribing! XOXO

[@julieajamison]

Thank you for this! Super helpful! I was looking for a way to get rid of the curve detail on my kitchen cabinets & this looks like it will do the trick for a clean update🙌🏽

[@Tracy-s2e]

Super helpful! Many thanks!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ce2009ce]

Thank you..such a great teacher..n beautiful project..I hve a tall cabinet that has peeling laminate at the bottom of one side..wasn’t sure what to do abt it..now I do..so happy about that..I’ll bondo that area in layers, sand, prime & paint..yaaaa!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks so much and have fun with your cabinet! xo

[@jenntitus2929]

Thank you !!

[@josecarcano6445]

Thank you for the demonstration. You have given me confidence to us bondo. Love the video and started following.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Great to hear!... and thanks for the follow! Welcome Jose!

[@natvega1]

Save sand paper, electricity and time by sanding bondo first with 40 grit and a sanding block, it is very fast at bringing the bondo to a form, then you can use your machine disc sander with higher grit and it won't clog as quickly and your disc sand paper will last longer.

[@lizhoward9754]

This is a very, very helpful and learning tutorial. Thanks! You are a good teacher

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Oh, I'm so glad and thanks so much. You just put a big smile on my face Liz!

[@happyathomecrimsonandpauls8338]

This is very helpful. Thank you. Beautiful work and clear instructions.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

I'm so glad you found it helpful. And thank you! :)

[@annerewey4023]

Awesome video! One of the best DIY videos Ive watched. Thank you!!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Aw thanks so much Anne! 🤗

[@thegirlatthefrontdesk3519]

Thank you! I am working on the firat project that i intend to sell.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Amazing! Have fun!

[@chriswilkes236]

Very useful video. It gives me confidence to work on my project! Thanks so much.

[@jennyboyce]

Thank you hun, this video was exactly what I was looking for! ❤

[@lindajohnson1060]

Your videos are always helpful!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks so much, Linda!!!

[@jackierostow9537]

Have you ever used this all purpose putty to make a mold of a dresser foot? I am making a mold of one foot to match the other. The one being repaired has a huge gouge in it.

[@claudiasalgadopujalt3752]

Thank you Denise, I like your tips, super useful

[@SalvagedInspirations]

I'm so glad Claudia... and thanks for watching! 😊

[@johnpersiani7011]

Nice

[@00tab00]

Thank you for this very helpful video! You’ve helped mitigate the sinking feeling one gets when unintentionally making a boo-boo, like the one I made the other day when a small piece from a corner of a door on an old oriental cabinet I’m working on broke away. AND I misplaced the teeny piece, so gluing it back on is not an option. I’ll follow your link!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

So glad you found this helpful and good luck. :)

[@sandykolhagen7180]

I just bought an accent chair that has a couple cracks or splits in the wood arms/legs where they are attached to the chair. Could I use Bondo to fix this or is there a better thing to use?

[@Lourdes-Ambrosio]

Great instructional video! Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for. I have a piece that has a lot of deep dings and gouges. This will be perfect for it. Thanks again

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks and have fun Lourdes!

[@petergriffin1546]

Thank you for the great hands on video. Does the bondo ever show or split when covering cracks in furniture or doors?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

I've been using Bondo for over 12+ years and I've never experienced any splitting or cracks.

[@ConfidentlyCaiti]

This was an awesome, detailed explanation!! Exactly what I was looking for 😊...new subscriber here! Working on a closet renovation using furniture I found on the side of the road!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Ohhh, that sounds exciting! Have fun and thanks for subscribing! 🙂

[@Esuper1]

Bondo is good for anything. The big benefit of Bondo is it dries fast, adheres well but you can start working on it and fine-tuning it as soon as it starts getting hard. I use a Sureform file which can be used by itself or on the handle it comes with to start shaving the surface as soon as it starts hardening. You leave very little to sand afterward and fill the room and your lungs with the dust. Cheers

[@SalvagedInspirations]

I'm going to look up that Sureform File on Amazon...thanks!

[@sarahreger9968]

Denise! Your videos are extremely helpful, inspiration and positive! You are also Canadian which is helpful when I'm looking for products. I am looking to reduce some detail on a dining table skirt. One, so it reduces a bit of detail sanding. Two, I know food from my kids is going to get stuck in there so I wanted to make it easier to clean as we use it. I asked at Home Depot and did a bit of googling. I don't think they sell this all purpose bondo at Canadian Tire, Home Hardware or Home Depot. Where did you purchase it? Finally, it appears that you sanded first? Do you think I can apply this product to the detail grooves for a table skirt without throughly sanding all those grooves?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Hi Sarah! I buy mine from Amazon. And no, I wouldn't bother sanding in all the grooves but I would give the surrounding area a quick scuff sand and any of the larger details (if needed). Hope this helps. :)

[@sarahreger9968]

@@SalvagedInspirations Thanks for the reply Good to know you got it on Amazon so I don't continue to bug local retailers. So far I scuff sanded and applied dap platinum patch as I could get it from home depot. Let's see how it goes....

[@lilybecerra2035]

Ty! Ive been following on Pinterest, new follower here :) ty for great useful information!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks for the follow Lily... and welcome! :)

[@tlwiez4307]

Helpful but can you post a pic of the bondo you used and primer. Thanks

[@derekhaley3416]

Nice video, you did an excellent job. Have you tried Durham's rock hard water putty? It is less expensive, about 7 to 8 dollars at Lowes (most Big Box Stores). It's a power, add water and mix, doesn't shrink, and isn't toxic

[@SalvagedInspirations]

I have! I find it works well but I don't find it dries as hard as the Bondo. Way less costly for sure tho!

[@jillsumners5812]

How did you clean the bondo out of the cap?

[@Dostalfam]

Do you know if tinted stain would work over Bondo? I've got an outdoor project that needs some filling work done, but I wanted to use a white stain instead of paint.

[@annieoli28]

Love it, it turned out so beautiful.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks so much Annette!

[@boysrus61]

This was so helpful. I am in the garage trying to figure out why it hardened before I barely started! GRRR.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

ya, it was a bit of a learning curve for me as well because it does dry FAST! I'm glad this was helpful! x

[@mariouchegagnon2436]

you are an inspiration for my work pieces...thank you very much! (I am from Quebec, so my english is not very good)

[@elvhinc5150]

Very helpful.

[@amirsamad9134]

I am using body filler on a side table, what primer should I use on top the body filler as a primer. My finish paint is Sherwin Williams -emerald urethane trim enamel

[@DIYwithJJackson67]

Hey Denise, did you use a 80 grit sand paper when sanding? Btw great video.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks! :) ... and I believe I did. With Bondo, it dries SO hard - low grit sandpaper works best to sand it down flush.

[@serviceproper]

Before priming do you wipe with a wet cloth or spray with rubbing alcohol and wipe away the dust??

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Neither. I've been sanding. I vacuum up the excess dust. Bring it into my paint room and use these tack clothes to pick up any remaining dust. Then prime. I do the same thing in-between coats of prime and paint as well.

[@cristinacardoso5249]

thank you for the video :-) may i ask what colour/brand is that one?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

For sure, it's Dixie Belle's Plum Crazy. If you click on the link in the description, I have direct links to all the products in the makeover. :)

[@ColbieBrandt]

What primer do you use?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

BIN Shellac Based Primer

[@meleesartsoul9917]

Hi Denise. Where do you get your all purpose Bondo from?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Amazon or Home Depot. :)

[@ARayofSunlight]

That was sooo helpful Denise! I love using Bondo for furniture repairs too!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks, Natalie! I love Bondo too! 😊

[@nanettebrown4198]

Great tutorial! Can you stain the bondo after it’s been sanded?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

A Gel Stain will cover it somewhat however it doesn't take stain like wood does, unfortunately. I only use bondo when I'm painting.

[@alfie-yy8im]

@@SalvagedInspirations What type of wood filler do you use when staining?

[@victoriasmith6878]

@@SalvagedInspirations what would you use to fix veneer when staining?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

@@victoriasmith6878 Great question. I usually remove the veneer if I can't repair/glue it back down because I haven't found ANY product I'm happy with when it comes to staining. If anyone reading this knows of a good stainable filler, I'd love to know as well! :)

[@music123887]

What if you want to stain the piece being worked on? Not paint.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Bondo can't be stained and I have yet to find a GOOD stainable filler. What I have done is stain and the paint match a 'faux wood grain' on the parts that haven't caught the stain properly.

[@JanineFortin]

What kind of primer would you use over bondo?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Any brand of stain-blocking primer will work. I like using BIN Shellac Based Primer.

[@stevenalex9439]

Nice work, beautiful! For the Bondo smell, how you get rid of the smell of the Bondo even 4 days after it has been applied? I'm not able to find an answer on the web, thank you

[@stevenalex9439]

My Bondo is a body filler for car and not the one Bondo all purpose. I think the odor is different. I think i will scrap all and redo it. 4 days now and the room smell really bad :(

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Did the smell go away after a few more day Steven? I don't use the car body filler so I'm not sure about the smell but when I open all the windows in my studio (aka my basement) by the next day I don't smell it anymore.

[@hermancheung5251]

Dont u need a metal surface for bondo to stick ?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

No, it works well on wood as well.

[@myhodgepodgeheart9298]

Do u shellac,ti help bleeding?

[@shelrdh98]

Can you stain over bondo?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

No you cant

[@renamcfarland2834]

Could I do this to the entire top of my end tables that are veneer and damaged , and then just paint? I’ve tried to repair the veneer but it is a patterned veneer and I just can’t! So I’m hoping I can use the bondo to the top , sand and just paint.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

You can but I prefer to use Bondo just in the areas needed. The reason being it dries HARD! Unless you have a sander, it's not easy to sand by hand. Hope this helps.

[@renamcfarland2834]

@@SalvagedInspirations I do have a sander , I’m nervous but I am going to give it a try , my goal is to paint the top to look like wood. I’ve done it on metal and was very happy with the results. Hopefully I can pull this off .

[@SalvagedInspirations]

@@renamcfarland2834 I'm cheering you on from this end Rena! 😊

[@renamcfarland2834]

@@SalvagedInspirations thank you ! Your tutorial has inspired me

[@billprezioso3677]

Less hardener gives you longer working time

[@rachaelsmith6223]

Hey Denise! You made that look so easy! I bought a couple of mid-century modern pieces for my bedroom and there are some places where the veneer is missing. Should I sand down the entire piece, fix gaps with bondo & hardener and then re stain? I am I also thinking of painting them. If I wanted to paint them, what would you suggest doing?

[@marciananton9226]

It probably won't stain well since bondo doesn't have wood particles in it. Painting would be your best bet.

[@myhodgepodgeheart9298]

Mine looks like stucco.its not smooth. I worked in sections,butI don't have a sander

[@evawardyla4204]

Can you use bondo on laminate?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

I've filled in hardware holes and scratches on laminate, so yes.

[@evawardyla4204]

@@SalvagedInspirations thank you so much!

[@frank8534]

I came her for Brawndo, the thirst mutilator left knowing more. Thanks

[@rogerstephens8980]

This is old tec filler probably will stick to wood but will not stick to. To some auto metal .

[@moisespardave9334]

I won't use bondo for furniture repair is to hard to sanded old furniture is to fragile to over sanded plus it costs more vs a good patty patty

[@JulioMartinez-pc8pc]

That’s a big ass golf ball and big ass pea

[@georgettethorsnes9626]

But she never says golf ball!! She just says golf sized… I assume she meant ball, because I seriously spent half an hour looking up what the heck “golf sized” is and can’t find it anywhere, so I don’t think I’m just unaware. She must mean golf BALL.

[@georgettethorsnes9626]

A golf WHAT, Denise?! A golf WHAT?! 😫 I have never in my life heard of something be “golf sized!” Did you mean golf BALL? Golf CLUB? Golf TEE!? A golf WHAT??? Why has nobody mentioned that? Am I the only one who doesn’t know what “golf sized” is?!