how to REPAIR particle board furniture restoration DIY

just an idea on how i restored a FREE table into something i will keep for the rest of my life..

[@MEGAPEKLO]

"Guys, this table right here is not repairable." Proceeds to repair AND improve the table

[@linatacharles]

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[@spiderpimp33]

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[@Dwelleronthethreshold89]

In this modern age products are designed to fail, that we continue to consume. We got to get crafty if we don’t wanna fall in that trap. I love me some dap, it’s my go to spackle. I’m a painter, do remodels and it’s the newer, even more expensive homes that use this mdf crap. Oil based primer is key, especially with trim inside bathrooms, kitchens, anywhere that might get wet, even mopping will pop that cardboard mdf out even with latex top coat. I won’t lie though, bondo is usually what I’d use for extra durability (corners, edges), at least for filling larger places, as it dries whole lot quicker, certainly harder than spackle, which I use to skim for finish. Good video brother.

[@gulpispulp]

Hey I just wanted to let you know that this is the most informative video I’ve seen on repairing particle board. I’m completely new to restoration and this video was awesome and explained so much. Thank you for the awesome video!!!

[@chriscraft2]

I’m actually using the table now... it really came out nice... paint job video on it coming soon

[@Isabella-wo9bg]

Yes I agree, it was very informative. I truly appreciate this video. I'm going to re-watch this video a few more times when I get ready to repair the partical board on my bathroom cabnet and kitchen cabnets in a few months!

[@juliapalomo5139]

Cute cat

[@c50ge]

Be careful not to put $150 in time and material for a $20 table.

[@amberfrazier575]

@@c50ge it might be busted but new with chairs it was min $500

[@larasmith2616]

Finally!! Someone who explains how to repair particle board! I have a client who wants me to restore her bathroom vanity and it has EXTENSIVE water damage in the back corner..So I'm glad I found this video because I was about ready to give up on it! Just wish I would have gotten the spray paint primer instead but hopefully it'll turn out looking beautiful!

[@chriscraft2]

use bondo if you want the best results

[@larasmith2616]

the damage is actually worse than I thought..like idk if I'll be able to get all of it off and still have a vanity left..I didn't have any spackling, just wood filler..so I hope I got enough of the bad stuff off so that it'll stick to it..this has become one big mess for sure! even the bottom is rotten..so I figured I'd just reinforce it with some wood and prime it so it has some support..I already created a hole straight through the side..idk what leaked in this thing but it's bad..the worst I've ever seen..like I almost feel like it needs new mdf boards and just completely redone..

[@dmra1929]

Hey yall, Quick tip. Use automotive Bondo (the red stuff in the toothpaste tube) instead of drywall mud. I know he mentioned that, and didnt want to risk it not sticking, but I've done this before with it and if you sand it well first, it WILL stick to the particle board. Its a lot harder and won't puncture easy like drywall mud will. Bondo is much stronger for something like a table top. Great video my friend, and good info with it too.

[@dmra1929]

@@pleasetrylater6832 Yeah Bondo will dry on your knife in minutes haha...

[@sandiegosan7179]

Body filler for automotive

[@tonyz6421]

​@@dmra1929c'mon, why would you use your knife. There are . many tools made to use for bondo

[@patlargent1450]

Chris--- I am amazed at this this video. Bravo, bless you, as I am going to try this. I am an amateur but and it might not be the greatest, but there is always a table cloth.😅

[@TrishisFlabbergasted]

This video was exactly what I needed. I have an old Ikea desk. Very sturdy, large, and love the shape, so I don't want to get rid of it. But there is some water damage and the edges need work. Can't wait to work on it using some of your recommendations. Thanks!

[@Mariethechaotic]

Thank you! This was very helpful. I just started getting into woodworking/furniture restoration and someone was giving away a bunch of scraps of wood, on the condition that I picked up the particle board pieces as well so I was a little worried about how I was going to use it but this has definitely helped. I also have some of my own particle board furniture that I now want to tackle.

[@newvibes789]

I love watching videos by people who know what they're doing! Awesome can't wait to try this myself!!

[@lolly5453]

Got a chest of drawers that need a bit of a make over, and been looking for a vid to show me how it’s done- thanks for the tips and for showing the whole process. Feel confident to take on my repair project now!

[@XBLXxR1fleManxX]

I've always been the most handy Mcguyver around town, and I feel super vindicated that everything I winged and thought through was methods other people agree with, because I jumped the gun doing the exact stuff and it worked for me, now I'm watching videos to see other Walmart desk restorations xD Much stronger now, Walmart desks will always just get messed up again, while mine is strong now!!

[@BinkieToes]

You are my kind of person, I love free on the side of the road stuff.

[@drzaious8136]

Thanks for the help and inspiration. I cut out the bottom 6 inches of my mom's cabinet wall that is water damaged particle board, I then cut to size a particle board shelf from an old bookcase. I sanded both cut edges, then used wood glue to piece them together. Lastly I puddied and sanded the seam. Going to paint it tomorrow.

[@cassieleannedavis9819]

The best video I’ve ever watched for repairing MDF/particle board. Kudos!

[@ufohakunamaka6049]

Waooo.This is just right on time. Been worried sick for days thinking how to fix my damaged broken board door. This is just what I need. Thanks a million

[@kklunker]

Thank you so much Sir!! I have a desk I got for free that I had an idea in mind. But we had a lot of rain come through and the top of the desk didn’t;t get covered like it should have been. Thus, I have a small area of this really pretty Mid Mod oak desk that now has damage about the size of soda can would Leave if it were sat down. My plan was to Ceruse the top of the desk, which it has one coat on and is looking ok. Even trying to hide the water damage. But I didn’t know if I couldn’t keep sanding lower and then how to get it level with the whole top. Even if I have to give up on my cerusing finish. I still do want this desk to have a flat top. Even if that means it needs to be painted instead of stained. Thanks for all of the wonderful advice. I will definitely be following you in there for future.

[@thenumberonevaper4141]

Great video! Thank you! I'm working on a vanity w water bubbles all over it I sanded mine down and used shellac primer on the whole top. It's working so far!

[@Hechete]

AUGH!!! THANK YOU!! My blasted electric fireplace needed a different stain and I sanded straight through what turned out to be veneer! This is the only video I've found that addressed how to actually WORK with the stuff underneath and what the everloving crud to seal it with before attempting to paint or stain.

[@intuitivenumerology]

I now know how to save my grandmother’s round table top! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@heard3879]

He says over and over that this can't be repaired and then proceeds to repair it! Ha ha! Great job, it looks nice even though it still got a rough spot.

[@chriscraft2]

LOL. i meant you cant save the wood finish. that rough spot was because i used the wrong goop to fix the repair and it ripped out when i sanded it.. bondo is the best.. but wood filler is ok..

[@Nomegustausarmimail]

OK, thanks to this video (and a couple others, but this one set me in the right direction), I decided to rescue a chipwood dresser I was about to throw. Thanks!

[@profesorahb]

In the same boat here. I have a credenza at work that has a broken corner. This makes me think it's at least worth trying to save!

[@cynthiabutler268]

Thank you so much, been searching for a while and yours is far the BEST

[@spiderpimp33]

Thank you! I just picked up a free used particle board/laminate computer desk. It needs the same repairs. This video will help me get it right. Thank you.

[@victorpartida123]

Great job brother, straight to the point!

[@valjeanmacias2434]

Thank you. I have a vanity / sink combo. The doors are pretty bad,but with your video. I am going to attempt a fix. I sure can't make them any worse then they are,so I am going to see what happens .Appreciate your helpful work.

[@sarahm.8385]

Your my new favorite budget fixer upper guy. :3 Thank you

[@lukefitt56]

Good job. I have seen some good results using wood filler rather than drywall spackle because it reacts differently to spray paint. Learned that lesson a month ago. I would recommend using regular roll on paint as well because it tends to blend better so maybe spraying your primer coats then rolling on a top coat

[@loretta2532]

Awesome video gonna give it a shot on a free buffet on side of the road. Thanks for the video!!

[@dovepiranha6543]

I just watched your video. Special thanks to you and your dedication

[@victorpartida123]

Great video brother, straight to the point!

[@kristiedeanda5787]

Chris this is brilliant! I found your video because I was wondering if this exact thing could be done!! I think it's really the only solution...thank you!

[@christinepaje6636]

I can tell you've really worked hard on your craft!! I enjoyed this video so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@maple9326]

I stick a piece of damp(not dripping) paper towel into my container of wood filler to help it from drying out. Just check it one in awhile because it can get a bit moldy after some time.

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Great video on redoing one of these tables!

[@rissatyler1073]

This was super helpful, and you were cracking me up. 😂

[@kimberlyadams7595]

5:00 - 5:05 the mocking voice.. "omg you cant use that"😂🤭👌

[@akshobiya7501]

I repair furniture professionally and we use bondo on particle board. We prep the way you do, then apply super glue, or staples for the bondo. We then paint the area to hide the repair - I wish we could repaint whole piece to a solid color. XD

[@alejandrocadiz146]

Can you elaborate on that? Or even better post a video? I’m talking about the super glue part, you apply on the table right before the bondo?

[@jvjdrn]

This is a very well done video. Thanks!

[@debbieculley7532]

Great video! I wanted to refinish some kitchen cabinets that have water damage. Your table looks fantastic. I really liked your cat too😄

[@debbieminkus2566]

Excellent ideas!! I subscribed. Going to watch your other videos.

[@brucestrayer8876]

Chris I really like how you refinished the particle board table. I thought particle board when it was that damaged was done for. You breathed new life into that table! Thank you for sharing. Bruce

[@nicoleanne312]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks man!! 👌😉

[@dario8093]

Excellent work, you explained everything very detailed. Greetings from ARG

[@rhondam1273]

Helpful video and love the visit by the cat

[@JannaTheriaultdigirun]

This is so awesome! Thank you!!

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Hope I can get my cabinet door boo-boos with this method so I can paint them!

[@discolapy]

Well particleboard is really hard to repair... thanks for your video!!

[@CMason-yr9ks]

Excellent video! Really good tutorial. Just a thought when ur flashing a product like the spackle say the name too everyone is not familiar with spackle products. Thanks for sharing your time and talents with me again! Char 🦋

[@kevingutierrez43]

Liked the video because of the intro - good job

[@DIYDumpRat]

Nice work mate. I just found a nice subwoofer that was in the rain for a week. Works great but was made of mdf. So looks like I'll be following your lead. I was going to do it like this but never really thought about the sealing part. Cheers mate

[@chriscraft2]

I will be doing a video on that same thing.. I also had a box do that

[@calgal8915]

@@chriscraft2 Hey! Where is the video on the particle board table? I got a free end table with the same issue to tackle.

[@mrprecious1234]

FANTASTIC!!!

[@kristinb9420]

This was amazing, thank you so much

[@brakefree6434]

it made the table so much better

[@kurnygina]

I’ve learned way too much from this video. What’s the update with the table? Did it hold up well? Any new recommendations? I appreciate you.

[@Puffball-ll1ly]

Tiny cat just escaped from that particle board 😮

[@forensicxlipstick]

Thanks! I am about to restore a hutch made with pine but has particle board on sides at base as some *decorative* accent😏. WHY WHY WHY😂 Paid $25 for the hutch. The *bones* of hutch are perfect. I couldn't pass it up!

[@keithhampton9700]

Epoxy putty works wonders for just this problem.

[@shonamcewan4859]

The best video I've found on repairing particle board!

[@chriscraft2]

paint job coming soon

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

That’s some fine work

[@nicoleanouar]

So good!

[@suzannelevy6723]

I knew it! Thanks for confirming!

[@Carla-bk3zu]

Wow this is amazing

[@rolandrios3645]

Good video. After priming it. Would you be able to glue another board on top. Thinking in terms of making my own router table top

[@DS-qw1tp]

Excellent video, kind Sir

[@kaylasyers-lester5999]

do you think this method could work on particle board counters? My house is old and the contractor who installed the laminate didn’t seal it correctly, so the laminate is peeling off. It looks terrible, and I was debating on attempting a diy on the counters after removing the laminate. any thoughts? Thanks for the super helpful video!

[@klerain5774]

Excellent! Thank You

[@helmssam7117]

Could you please send me the information on what kinda Kills you use and what kinds spackle as well. Thank you so much for the video 😃 it explains what to do and better yet the steps to making my end tables and coffee table look so much better

[@ruthpelcastre2482]

Amazing!

[@skyomansky]

great video - takeaways use long block with sand and drydex - what's the spray can though? and what do you use to paint - does it matter ? I am repairing my laminate floor where the particle board is protruding out and this video is great to help me. But I am uncertain what to use after I sand it properly and drydex it - not quite sure best way to seal it ala with the spray paint. My laminate in other smaller places was repaired quite nicely before I bought my house - so, not quite sure which sealer or paint type to use. Thanks!

[@jdrodvil6733]

Hi, this video is highly educational and help me a lot. Did you finally made the other video painting the table to see the final results? I was going through your videos and couldn’t find it. Please, your reply is much appreciated

[@danab26]

I use thin ca glue the particle board soaks it up like a sponge I drip it on slowly until it starts to puddle up on the surface then sand,seal and finish The same for the bad corner dig it out and add the glue I use bondo it seems to hold better once you harden the material with the ca glue

[@cooking_with_ash9099]

Do you have a video doing it?

[@suemosses6731]

Very helpful video, thank you

[@tiramisu5901]

Sorry sir, but what was in that little tub (the stuff that’s supposed to be pink)?The name on the container wasn’t clear to me & You didn’t say what it was called. Is it the spackle you use to patch holes in walls or wood putty? I’d like to use this method to repair my kitchen cabinet. Btw, the table looks great.

[@una8567]

Very nice!

[@markeemurphy]

Can you do an update and show the table and cabinets, I'd love to see how everything came together.

[@lisabaxter7786]

Sharing is caring shared this

[@thekraftycreech]

very informative thanks for this video

[@annmarie3979]

any updates? this has been really helpful, there are barely any videos of these sorts of projects which drives me crazy

[@chriscraft2]

when it gets about 80 degrees outside I’m going to paint it.. I have more furniture restoration videos on the way. it’s still too hot in Houston, TX... I also have an ikea particle board desk repair coming soon

[@CaptCrewSock]

Is it possible to seal a new veneered tv stand for example so that this won’t happen? If so what product and method works to protect it from damage?

[@kimberlywesley7689]

Thank you!

[@user-yc6xj3mb9u]

Great job mate , have learnt so much from you video

[@deaffirelady]

Can you re-laminate or re-vinyl particle board? I have a fish tank stand that the wood looking vinyl stuff is just popping off the particle board. Could peel n stick wall paper or vinyl go on instead?

[@danishmod]

Did you ever finish painting this table and record the process?

[@mansoorsaleem525]

Any extra tips for fixing a particle board table tennis table

[@sheemakhan4738]

awesome

[@yumnadar969]

Chris what did you seal it with?

[@RadJordy]

My computer desk has some moisture damage (because I also eat at my desk, and I don't use coasters, d'oh!) and I will have to give your method a shot for repairing it. The kind of particle board my desk uses is a lot...finer? I guess that's the right word. Anyway, hope this works out cuz I miss not having a flat space in front of my keyboard to work on stuff. Cheers!

[@Agrillot6]

You probably have an MDF desk. It’s like sheets of paper all glued together. That’s what I’m trying to fix, it’s ruffled on the edges.

[@elmcapp6032]

That's why you don't use drywall patch. You suppose to use bondo body filler or epoxy so that it gets hard and don't crack

[@induhvidual40]

I would think that spackle would soak in the paint as well, I was thinking Bondo would work great

[@esthertrozzi161]

14:47 Can you use these same techniques on foil wrapped kitchen cabinet doors?

[@daniellebennett8742]

I was looking through this channel, but couldnt find a video where the table was painted. Could someone link it?

[@debconley2310]

Can you link finishing the table?

[@carolyn6001]

Thanks .. i think i learned as much from the comments as the video. Thanks ALL of you.

[@jirehpena4452]

Can you use chalk paint on this, since I’m doesn’t require a primer

[@gurwindersinghsidhu5804]

Sir,How to cut a board with Sunmica already pasted on it ? Means I want to cut both ( Sunmica glued to board).

[@raghada9123]

thank you for the video! it was very informative and I'm completely new to this stuff... if I want it to have a wood finish... should i put an oil based wood-stain over the primer? and then polyurethane over that? or what would the best way to do that be? thank you!

[@chriscraft2]

you can’t.. you need a wood veneer or a wood sticker/ wrap ... notice how the wood look was not an option

[@raghada9123]

@@chriscraft2 Got it, thank you for replying so quickly!

[@erynmcallister]

Tan wash it with a medium base color. Rustoleum antiquing glaze in a dark color over that - one direction, not too thick. Deck staining brush to blend and create grain appearance. Whisk broom to pick up excess glaze. Optional pale yellow dry brushed over the glaze to give depth and dimension. Durable top coat to finish it off. K thx bai.

[@dawncheck9031]

What grade sandpaper did you use?

[@lisabaxter7786]

Cool

[@ciarrabland9136]

What type of sand paper did u use for the first round on the edges I’m new to all these things and trying to save my countertops with a exact issue like the rotted wood on the corner and I’m trying to bypass the “putting in new tops”

[@chriscraft2]

36 grit from auto parts

[@b-utifulbruiser3693]

How would I go about fixing my broken couch? It's particle board. Part of the frame behind *and* underneath broke in half, so it's sunken and sticking out at an angle from behind. I was thinking of taking the broken pieces out, drawing it on some plywood, using a jigsaw tool to cut them out, and trying to either seal it over the bottom pieces or completely replace the particle board with plywood. As for the back piece, maybe I can use some glue to reinforce it back together, and staple plywood over that particular area? I've never done woodwork, so I'm ignorant to this lol.. I do know that you need special screws for particle board, which is why I'm wondering if I should or shouldn't completely replace the very bottom where I sit with plywood. I am wondering if it's best to glue the broken particle board together and use the plywood to reinforce it in order to use the correct screws, like I would with the backside? Or is it possible to completely replace the bottom with just plywood? If I'm able to replace the bottom particle board with plywood, how would I be able to screw it in to the particle board (to attach to the rest of the couch)? Any good tips for dummies would be appreciated, lol. I'd like to salvage my couch, and also doing it myself would be a great skill builder that I, as a mother, can pass down to my son.