How to Transform LAMINATE & PARTICLE BOARD furniture into a beautiful masterpiece!

Did you know that you can transform, makeover or upcycle LAMINATE and PARTICLE BOARD furniture with too? In this video I’ll show you how to do it and share some tips and tricks for working with these materials.
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[@hadiy101]

Thank you for doing the bottoms! I hate when I see furniture flippers not do the bottoms of pieces or the backs. Especially when these pieces are being sold for upwards of $500, I feel like a fully finished piece of furniture just feels so much more refined!

[@theresagomez2605]

It's also gross. That's usually the dirtiest part of the piece, and if there were odors in the home, they will stay in the piece. Ew. At the very least, a single coat of primer is needed but paint completely finishes the job.

[@stbam1965]

I started flipping furniture last week. Sometimes ppl dont do the back or underside because they weren't done in the first place. Ppl don't get the hours that are put into refining some peices. You dont just sand and paint. You take all hardware off clean everything a few times. Sad and prime and paint then sand then paint and seal it. Then decoupage and seal then seal again. Paint the hardware or buy new. The paints and supplies add up. Let alone the several hours they put into them. I purchased a desk for 40.00. It took about 8 hours just to take off all hardware and clean every nook and crannies. Sand it and fix any imperfections. Then the prime and a few coats of paint. Lined the drawers and did dixibelle furniture transfers. Cleaned the pull handles and bought the perfect color of paint for them. I put 4 days into that peice and about 60.00 into it. I didnt do the back because it was made to go against the wall. So i put about 16 hours into it and spent 100 total. Needed new legs too. I listed it for 300.00. So id make 12.00 per hour if it sells. Its oak and real nice. I get lowball offers on fb market for 150. I dont do all that work for 50 dollars. Ill burn it in my backyard firepit before i give it away like that.

[@chandarussell]

You are so right.

[@andyandbee]

I love your work! I find it truly beautiful and heartwarming that you no longer sell, and give back to your community. Such an amazing woman ❤️

[@jezackr3500]

Seeing some "cheap" laminate pieces get a makeover warms my heart. So many people are so snobbish about the "real wood" and scoff at laminate - when these piece usually have so much use in them once the outside gets refreshed:)

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

All I care about my furniture is that it stays together. And mdf/particle board pieces, they don't like to do that.

[@theresamc8515]

Oh my!! I am in love with that blue and wood tone combo! The style transformation is amazing. 😍 A little tip for particle board screw hole repair (especially when moving isn't an option) - use a tiny brush and coat the inside of hole with wood glue, dip wood toothpicks into wood glue and insert into hole until it is filled snugly but not too tightly. Snip toothpicks off even with the surface and let glue dry at least 12 hours, 24 is preferable. Drill a small pilot hole before reinstalling screws. A sawdust and wood glue paste mixture works even better. Again, I LOVE this piece. I haven't watched ALL your videos, but I've watched a LOT and I think this has been my favorite transformation.

[@TheDreamingWigwamCompany]

Thanks for the tip on the screw hole repair! I will definitely be using this 🎉

[@Cinephile-gy6fb]

Thanks!!! Pro tip!

[@karenokeane6461]

I love your tutorials so much! And quite true how particle board pieces are 'hard sells' at thrift stores. Your MCM vibe refurb really turned out beautifully, :)

[@elzacreatif7511]

It's true that the piece didn't need the wood strip details but adding them made it even more beautiful.

[@mariofernandez9026]

You’re one of the best. BTW, the easiest way to sand those legs is to chuck it up in your drill and just spin it in your hand with the sandpaper or the medium of your choice. It’s just as fast as if it were in a lathe. Thank for the leg clamping tip.

[@wmhfv992]

That is such a good tip, thank you!! I have so many legs I need to sand eventually.

[@ellem8997]

Love this! Was thinking of replacing my dingy laminated particle board en suite vanity but not now!. With a good sanding, paint inside and out, new legs and top...I'll have a beautiful vanity at a fraction of the cost of a new one plus keep it out of the landfill. Thank you!

[@nmp6338]

You are very articulate and your instructions were very clear and concise. I have learned a lot from your great refinishing tips. Your furniture transformations are always lovely and completely finished. You never cut corners and take care of every little detail.

[@_chade]

Beautiful transformation. The new owner of this piece could actually add a stick-up light inside both sides of the cabinet, and I think that’d kick the transformation up another notch.

[@trudyeby464]

Fabulous! Your wood additions take it over the top!

[@nualakirk9857]

Your attention to detail is second to none. Yet another beautiful transformation.

[@maryannfoegen1709]

I liked your clamp tip for legs. I usually push the screws thru a box. As always, beautiful job.

[@patriciamoore3166]

I love your ability to look beyond what is there and re-imagine a new look! Lovely!!

[@lindar4648]

You really have a great imagination. I would never think up such great designs.

[@annmurphy883]

Always great Katie! Also, this was an especially informational video full of tips - so many it would be hard to list them all! Thank you.

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

Thank you. I have passed up some laminate furniture thinking it couldn’t look good. I have family going to college soon and needing basic furniture. This gives me more options 👍

[@sandyleet1]

I found you because Christina raved about you. Wonderful information. I just bought a bedside table from marketplace that turned out to be laminate- I was so disappointed. A dog I was fostering pulled a piece off, I almost threw it away I wanted the add the slats too. Good call to glue them. So much information that I didn’t know This video makes me feel better.

[@maryruther1842]

I just love your attitude! I actually began crying, because I get so frustrated by trying to get started ~ you are refreshing, encouraging, and a brilliant restorer ~ thanks so much. This piece encourages me to try w navy. We never know how far sharing our example can go…..

[@ericamar1241]

Beautiful makeover. Such inspiration

[@cindybunker4918]

Katie, thanks for all the tips and tricks. Beautiful result!

[@cecedubois5147]

Wow, amazing transformation!!

[@lfuentes4098]

Very nice! Love the color combo. Perfect way to revamp partial board furniture.

[@ariannaschafer3326]

I love watching you and learning from you. Absolutely beautiful!

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

This is so gorgeous! Love how you transformed this one. And you're such a good educator and great at encouraging others to follow your lead. Love it. I've been binge watching your older videos, even if I've seen everyone before, I love your videos😁👍👍. Together with Angie at transcend furniture gallery, your my favourite KZbinr. It must be the Canadian touch😁. Love from Sweden!

[@donnachazanov4641]

Excellent pointers at every stage. Really helpful!

[@4everyoung24]

All your projects, simple or elaborate, have class.

[@lynnhunter8367]

Absolutely beautiful, colour and style! ❤

[@CarmenCosta6570]

I loved the explanation that you gave about the diference between all the kinds of wood, thank you so much Katie. What a beautiful peace you made!

[@briemills9209]

Great job, Katie! I love this.

[@suetraviss8888]

I love the colour you chose 😊

[@Grandadflipsfurniture]

Looks great Katie. I really like the wood on the doors matching the legs - great choice.

[@angaleehatch706]

Looks amazing!!!

[@selenap7339]

Brava. This looks awesome. Thank you for the information and tips

[@lgrondin5890]

Another beautiful piece, I am redoing a little pedestal table that is made out of fiberboard so this was really helpful Katie!

[@bfranklin1052]

Such a beautiful flip. Love the color and I always love all the information you give. Your channel is my go to!

[@angelanapier4248]

I love that cabinet and the color, actually everything you did to it, it’s beautiful.

[@-gina1114]

I am so grateful for your video, Katie. I learned a lot. Thank you so much!!!

[@melanieeaton3344]

Love what you did! The wood strips and the legs really took it up and over!!!

[@brendalocher6308]

Thanks so much for your tutorials as a truly novice refinisher, I love watching your videos. They are so informative 😊

[@victoriaanson8188]

Beautiful job, the color was great and redoing the base with the "new legs", beauty! Thanks for saving another piece, and educating us on saving MDF pieces!

[@jstewart2254]

Looks so good! Love these make overs and that these pieces get a second chance. Thanks to you.

[@robinregan9024]

Wow, it turned out beautifully!

[@greenjeanbrown]

The stained wood strips and new feet add such a nice touch to the piece. Certainly it has a MCM vibe. Thank you for posting this video!

[@lisajackson4784]

Love the wood strips! They really took it up a notch! Great save.

[@INfectiOUSfreak]

It turned out great! What a transformation! I would love to have that beauty in my flat.🤩Thank you for giving it a new chance.

[@joannawalsh6997]

OMIGODDDDD Lady....you are SO creative !! Love this transformation ! ❤

[@Nutersquirrels]

This is exactly the tutorial I needed.. thanks for sharing your talent to help others with their own diy..❤

[@nancyanneberg403]

Found you had just the tutorial for me for some bookshelves with Silk Paint. Will do the necessary steps when I get to it. Thank you. This came out so nicely.

[@SugarBeeFarm]

Please don’t ever stop sharing your knowledge and eye for detail with us Thanks for being you 💕✌️

[@thehothrlady]

Amazing furniture flip as always.

[@angiesmith9181]

Gorgeous ❤ So glad you decided to add the stained wood strips to the door I think it really gave it a beautiful makeover

[@jenxu2]

Stunning refurbish! I really love what you did on this piece.

[@boarthefighter]

Just picked up a small cabinet that I thought was all natural wood (I'm new to this lol) and turns out it was mostly particle board with a veneer. This video is super helpful!

[@diannahartin8394]

Your project turned out beautiful

[@annfaesy9657]

I loved all the information you gave on how to do laminate furniture. The best yet.

[@deborahmatatall]

This is really nice. It’s sleek and clean and modern. It’s a beautiful makeover, Katie. I love the addition of the legs and slats on the door.🌸

[@monicahernandez2876]

Wow. What an awesome job you did on this piece!!

[@sherrierichard2848]

You have all the woodworking equipment to make your re-purposed furniture! Lucky girl. Beautiful job on this piece.

[@MarianneCarlson-vg1tn]

Turned out Awesome!!!

[@alexa7t7]

Absolutely LOVE this transformation! I have done a few of these for myself (as a hobby, I don't flip) and you are right, there is absolutely no need for them to end up in the trash! I love the color you picked and the wood accents are perfect! not to mention the legs

[@judybesse4058]

Katie-you are so talented...love it as always!!!!!

[@bradandshaunadewson7462]

Thank you for sharing this. Very helpful.

[@melodiedudgeon7149]

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos and how informative you make them, I learn so much that is helpful.

[@carolkokx9638]

Wow beautiful transformation

[@jennlizzy2019]

Great result...as per usual for you. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 Thank you

[@eileenball39]

This is now a very useful piece of furniture, thank you for saving it for someone who will use it.

[@my_flippin_journey]

*Paint is so magical ...*

[@brittaniberge]

Omgggg that paint sprayer application is so dreamy!!!

[@Millasoaps]

Love it. The extra wood strips are perfect. I buy lots of laminate furniture because I’ve moved a lot and pieces don’t always work on different houses.

[@AvaDellamar]

You are absolutely brilliant!

[@louanneross6410]

Great transformation Katie. Love the wood detail on front.

[@debraparker721]

Love this. I have a sofa table I picked up at the curb a few years back. It is rough, and I use it in my home office and really love it. That's for tips on how I might go about giving it a much needed face lift!

[@lilaa5317]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the community. God bless ❤

[@KellyBrown-jg1jz]

Love the chesler blue by fusion. So pretty ❤

[@paulag1109]

Looks great ❤ I really like how well you explained what you are doing.

[@catherinethorington3452]

Katie, I have been passing on the partical board pieces for all of the reasons you stated. You have inspired me to try fixing and flipping one that is in my stash!

[@beastengo8127]

Thank you so much for such great explanation and instruction on painting laminate. I always look for your videos for instructions I need.

[@cristianamyers5893]

Amazing that was just a particle board piece! It looks great!!

[@monicahernandez7431]

So beautiful!!

[@debr4613]

You are so clever! Looks fantastic 😍

[@designabeej]

Looks really good 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@litrealred6840]

Thanks! I going to keep this one, I got passed down dresser, I was going to dump it, I going to paint it 🤗

[@tanjacouch3340]

Thank you so much. I have struggled with painting these types of pieces. I have used spray paint because I never knew how to do it otherwise!! You have helped me so much!! This looks AMAZING!!❤

[@stbam1965]

THATS BEAUTIFUL

[@joanneyoung1081]

Very nice work and the paint colors are a good choice. Thank you

[@galebecker3487]

Hi Katie, I always learn so much from you, your work inspires me. You really turn out the most beautiful pieces thank you. Gale🙏

[@karensmith8452]

That turned out just beautiful!!!! Thank you!

[@nataliatsukanova1714]

Thank you so much for video on the laminate furniture ! I have 2 night stands that someone gave me for $5 . I didn’t know what to do with them since they are laminate! You really inspired me! It’s so great to learn from you! Thank you so much ❤

[@lasandralucas7314]

Beautiful work, Katie. Love the new color and design.

[@danicook4155]

wow! Looks like art deco meets scandanavian. love the finished look

[@bethanymorgan8496]

I love it!! I just thrifted a particle board desk, it had a bunch of stuff around it and was in worse condition than I initially thought when I went back the next day to pick it up. This was so helpful, hopefully I can make it look nice again ❤

[@pennyrickard948]

Beautiful!

[@shirleysollenberger9268]

Sweet. Love the color

[@irenemuus9716]

The problem with particle board is hinges. Holes get big with moving parts. Then you are in trouble. Once again, you have done an excellent job.

[@jeanulness9708]

Another great job!

[@pamboone6921]

Hi Katie, Wow it turned out so pretty!! A very good video like always ❤️ God Bless sweet friend.

[@mirandamom1346]

Carrying the leg color up onto the body with the decorative strips was a great call.

[@pou618]

A real transformation! Very nice Katie

[@restyledpiecesboutique]

Wow! You made this piece so beautiful! :) Love the color, the wood details, and the new feet! Nice!