With a water based sealent that would make it non-toxic and water resistant? How many coats would be needed, if so?
2007-09-14 08:32:39 · 5 answers · asked by Zoe 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
And if not, what would you suggest? Sticky tiles on it? Prime + paint?
2007-09-14 08:43:06 · update #1
You could apply a sealant to particle board. And, depending on the number of coats you apply, it may even ward off moisture for a while.
However, particle board isn't intended for use around wet conditions. The sealant will eventually break down as the board expands and contracts and the chemical-base looses it's strength. If you notice, even in kitchen cabinets and bathroom applications, particle board is always covered with some sort of laminate or other water-proofed material. And, this is for interior use, let alone any exterior applications, where drastic changes in temperature would also play havoc.
I would avoid using particle board in a situation that calls for water-proofing. JMHO
If you must find a way to water-proof it, I wouldn't go with tiles (they would have grout lines or other areas which would allow seepage of water/moisture. You could try to use some kinf of solid laminate like that used for bath or kithcen flooring (it's a continuous piece without any lines or breaks where water could seep in). Even nailing or screwing a sheet of thin marine plywood over the particle board may do the trick, even though marine plywood isn't forever.
good luck
2007-09-14 15:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend trying a water-based spar urethane (the marine kind that they use on boats). It might take a couple of coats to seal completely. But, the urethane is thick enough that it should fill in all the pores, especially in a couple of coats.
You can get the stuff at any home improvement or paint store.
2007-09-14 08:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I am painting particle board furniture will the paint be sufficient if I had to sand down some raised bumps?
2016-01-20 12:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by kema 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a waterbased polyurethene,preferably gloss. The edges are the main problem,as they have a very open grain. Fill the edges and sand to a smooth finish before coating. I would apply 4 coats.
2007-09-14 08:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by gary r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trust me. It won't seal for long. Only until it gets wet.
2007-09-14 08:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by nick k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋