I have an old small kitchen table, rectangle shaped, and the underneath of it is like chipboard or something, and it has been exposed to the weather before i got it, and whenever something touches the underneath, bits of wood just flake off and make a mess. I would like to use the table so i'm wondering if anyone has any ideas of what i could do? The legs are able to be unscrewed off and the top has like a laminate on it (sorry i dont know all the techinical words!)
2006-12-18 11:58:20 · 5 answers · asked by zimba 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
go to the paint store and get some clear shellac .... a small can will do... turn the table up side down,remove the screws from the legs and set them aside while coating the loose wood flakes with the shellac ,a 2 inch paintbrush will work fine...let dry for 4 hours and give it another coat....and it will be just as new...when dry.
2006-12-18 12:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by jhat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would screw in a piece of ply wood underneath to prevent more chipping. I would leave the beat up look alone. People pay big bucks for worn tables. have a nice day.
2006-12-18 12:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by firestarter 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-26 21:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try painting the underside to help seal it or you could cover it with contact paper. However, it is particle board, if the cheap fix doesn't work it may be time to pitch it!
2006-12-18 12:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by Thebighand 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once the particle board start to come apart,the only thing you should do is to throw it away.
Decaying particle board release phomalhide and you do not want to breathe that.
2006-12-18 12:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by domedweller2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya suzy has a good idea....putting plywood under it would prevent chipping...well thumbs up to her
2006-12-18 12:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋