Refinishing Particle Board Floor
Fill the damaged area with wood filler using a putty knife.
Refinishing particle board floor. Painted floor on particleboard. Try to not get the floor too wet as water will damage particle board. Using a standard nail gun to install the floor was out of the question particle board isn t structurally sound enough to bite nails. Diluted bleach or vinegar will help remove smells and stains.
Wood filler will not adhere to dirt. Use a vacuum to remove dust dirt and small pieces of particle board. Particle board is ill suited for paint adhesion unless you first treat it with a particular type of primer. Use a small stick or a pencil to keep the surfaces apart for 15 minutes or so until the glue is no longer shiny.
Add visual interest to ordinary particle board flooring and protect it from wear and rot by refinishing it with the right paint. I love to paint and do some crafting and i knew it would be perfect to move my computer to also. Before you apply the paint prepare the particle board to accept the new finish or flaking will occur. I have a dining room that is never used therefore it became a catch all.
Apply a thin layer of contact cement to both the particle board surface and the bottom surface of the veneer. Carefully lift up the loose veneer and use a putty knife to scrape away as much loose dried glue as possible. Vacuum or sweep then wash the particle board. I ripped up the carpet and intended to make it my gal cave.