Cheap and easy DIY: How to Fix Broken Particle Board Furniture

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Күн бұрын

Particle board is a man-made wood product that is used to make a lot of cabinets and furniture, especially items you buy at big-box stores. The problem is that it splits and breaks easily and once it’s breaking there is no strength left in it.
The good thing is that it’s relatively easy to repair. Particle board is made of wood pulp, chips, or sawdust that has been soaked in adhesive then pressed and dried into sheets. In this video I show you how to fix a couple of common issues using sawdust and wood glue.
Let me know below if you have ever had to make a repair like this!
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@AncoraImparoPiper 10 күн бұрын

Excellent! You just saved me thousands in repairing my old kitchen cabinets. Fun and rewarding project coming up. Thank you!

@AnthonyChew 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, a DIY video with no annoying BGM, only tool sounds which are SO SATISFYING!

@libertyordeath555 2 жыл бұрын

ASMR for guys.

@TheJemmaGrl Жыл бұрын

@@libertyordeath555 hey now! My Dad raised me in his garage - nails in one hand and a hammer in the other :)

@libertyordeath555 Жыл бұрын

@@TheJemmaGrl I stand corrected, ASMR for DIY'ers.

@juanvicera8372 Жыл бұрын

@@libertyordeath555 no.

@xsh4n400 5 ай бұрын

Watched 3 videos in a row feeling like I didn't have enough information to fix my problem. Stopped after yours as I had everything I needed. You're a great teacher. Thank you!

@fortunatomina4323 2 жыл бұрын

Just imagine I've been disposing of sawdust in the dumpster now I have a reason to save them and the answer to my longtime furniture problems. Thanks for this video THE WORKS SHOP.

@lswhere40 6 ай бұрын

Same! Will definitely be saving it! Also it makes good firestarter!

@alliphil1 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq saves the day yet again! 🙂 Particle board above my dishwasher crumbling and I left it too long that way. BUT now I have a fix. THANK YOU!!

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was able to help!

@slackra3400 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I can't believe I watched the entire thing.

@royavas Жыл бұрын

thanks for taking the time to teach the common particleboard problems. i have even tried with wood pencil particle, match sticks, cigrette ash+glue. all worked well but your trick is classic. highly appreciated

@jordandelwell Жыл бұрын

Chunk always gets a like in my book.

@territodude 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I appreciate it! No need to throw those broken things away, awesome!

@ThePlayer4our 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm working to restore a poker table I got for cheap off FB for boardgame night and the amount of splits it has it gnarly. This is great

@suzannelevy6723 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for settling an argument! I knew this could be done despite my partner saying different! Brilliant!

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I was able to settle an argument! Completely the opposite of what I usually do. Glad I could help!

@dirkdiggler5821 2 жыл бұрын

That is legitimately impressive.

@TheRachelThomasLife 3 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing!! I went crazy on fb marketplace and ended up with some not so good pieces of mdf furniture I was trying to flip but it was all broken. I will be trying this tomorrow!!

@christanichole605 3 жыл бұрын

I'm having the exact same issue! I need to cut the back off and fix all kinds of cracks! Can you show me your results??

@marccobos2652 Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO,, THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME AND SHOWING PEOPLE HOW TO DO SIMPLE REPAIRS… MOST OF ALL, YOU GOT THE DETAIL PARTS VERY WELL,, CONGRATS..

@THEWORKSSHOP Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dida079 10 ай бұрын

This was super helpful. Can't believe sawdust and wood glue would work so well.

@saltnlight8072 10 ай бұрын

Very timely advice for two particle board night tables I just rescued. Thank you!

@hermosasons1 3 жыл бұрын

This stuff works. Your a money 💰 saver for me. Much appreciated 🙏

@Tchee2 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I Can't wait to go the HD tomorrow. I hope this will help fix my issue 🙏

@Shynesobright1211 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks for sharing with us all!!

@nicjamesify Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Simple and perfect.

@NicoleHerrickDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip! I’m sure I will need this in the future.

@deborahbills3912 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. Thank you for your thorough explanation and demonstration.

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful!

@CuttheBSwithDrSiraj Жыл бұрын

Great video that's helping me save my TV stand. The edge is chipped and this is an easy way to repair before painting.

@SKT293 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Simple! My kinda guy!

@klerain5774 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been searching for this information for 2 weeks. THANK YOU! Saved

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped :)

@42lookc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Straightforward and good techniques. No blah blah blah look at me look at me nonsense. Subscribed.

@piercesplayground3578 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful thank you!

@wandafelder9951 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank you❤️

@thomasjackson7785 3 жыл бұрын

This video has solved an issue I've been wondering how to fix. Thanks, will try it on the smallest part first

@aniljoshi2010 Жыл бұрын

I have done same thing before I watch this video and happy to say this idea works very well

@delilahcrigger5927 Жыл бұрын

Great video exactly what I was looking for thank you

@RPKGameVids 2 жыл бұрын

This is really good!

@ricardocervantes7203 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool video! Thanks

@lyndal8882 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You !!!

@abbysworld5232 Жыл бұрын

Sooo I’m super impressed!! I’ve always heard there isn’t any way to fix partical board! Thank you for making this video!!

@abbysworld5232 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to fix the matted, painted (?) covering on the sides/front?

@mistered1397 9 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing.

@ValeCoiro 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

@msdominance Жыл бұрын

thank you! you just saved me so much money

@chanvindersingh8573 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding performance, thanks a lot, I have also to do today.

@Miranda-cw9hq 2 жыл бұрын

"I kept my fingers out of it for about 10 seconds" At about 5 seconds I was screaming at he screen: "Just use your fingers already"!

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

I try to practice self control...it doesn't always work. I have got used to having dried glue on my fingers :)

@Miranda-cw9hq 2 жыл бұрын

@@THEWORKSSHOP Dried glue on the fingers seem to be inevitable and a hazard of the job, I'm afraid. 😂😂 Great vid BTW!

@inkydinkydottieglue8919 6 ай бұрын

AWESOME!!!!!!! Great Video!!!!!!

@joanneyoung1081 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Thank you.

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@tsukisuki8222 3 жыл бұрын

THANKYOU

@3ammoH2O 7 ай бұрын

great job man!

@marthaseneta1823 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. No bullshit, just help. I was planning to watch several videos but I think I got what I need just from this one.

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful, I try to provide more help than bullshit, sometimes I'm successful.

@debbievaters4386 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thanks for posting

@andhirep5376 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and very helpfull and inspiring... tx alot from Indonesia

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@emanuelemonti7 3 жыл бұрын

A very great job.

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@janX9 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm going to give this a try.

@leisurelanemhp3853 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@Theearthtraveler Күн бұрын

Great video!!!!

@lisabaxter7786 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting helpful thanks

@eduardoml1024 3 жыл бұрын

great video! Cheers from Brazil

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MikeAcousticMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Thank you 😊

@kathrynnewton8721 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, still hate the stuff with a passion though especially around water!

@perlaargyle9343 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video ! I need to start saving my sawdust

@dwightl5863 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to make more.

@JessiPerez1234 2 жыл бұрын

Genius 👏

@vincent-rf4hv 2 ай бұрын

this saved me thank you for your video gonna fix those torn part of the dresser

@neurologicalworms 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant stuff here that I had know idea I would ever need to know..but then I found a mcm style veneer coffee table. One side of table has peeled veneer and the plywood from under it is damaged. I imagine that I can figure out how to fix some parts of it , thanks to your help here. I was curious though if I could possibly email you a photo of what I'm working with to see if you can lend advice.

@YAYYEE Жыл бұрын

This video is informative and hilarious. The Big chunk part lol

@texasgemtree Жыл бұрын

I wish I had watched this last night. Of course, I did not have a lot of handy sawdust to use but I did get that great big hole a lot less. The edge is not straight but I think I can use wood putty to fix it. Then paint the heck out of the whole shelf.

@reneecole6744 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate your video boh content and sound

@lourias 3 жыл бұрын

Gusty! I just try to avoid particle board because it is brittle and swells too easily for me. I am glad there is an option to fix it... just in case.

@gypsygem9395 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, this is what I do! Although, I never thought to add glue to the particle board (chipboard as we call it in the UK) as well as the sawdust/glue mixture, I will definitely do that in the future. When I'm short of sawdust I get some wood pellets like those sold as kitty litter and dampen with a little water, they then revert back to being sawdust. Then I let it dry. Perfect for the job!

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought of using pellet type kitty litter, that's a great idea for people who don't have power tools that make sawdust. Thanks!

@texasgemtree Жыл бұрын

I clean up all my sawdust pretty quickly after cutting. I may go buy some kitty litter but it seems I could just cut up a lot of scrap would pretty easily and use that too. I save everything. It is surprising how often I use small pieces of wood! Now this is another option.

@stevewerner5440 Жыл бұрын

Yea hell, if you used cooking pellets you can make oak or hockey sawdust. Probably stronger than the original particles.

@stevewerner5440 Жыл бұрын

*hickory 😆

@tmacfadyen3160 3 жыл бұрын

Good to fix the damage but it is better use the side screw holes to read install the runners far stronger

@SpicyWife4Life Жыл бұрын

great video and easy to follow!! I subscribed right away!!!

@THEWORKSSHOP Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lisabaxter7786 2 жыл бұрын

Sharing is caring shared this

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NIGHTMAREGAMING20 3 жыл бұрын

bro it is awsum

@dianalujan5754 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Love the missing Chunk!😂

@cyanred762 3 ай бұрын

This is very helpful!! I just have to figure out where am I going to get some sawdust :/ haha

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 ай бұрын

A lot of building stores like Home Depot cut material down for you so they have saws in the back of the lumber section where you could get some free sawdust.

@cecijimenez2002 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t realize how much money you’ve made me save with just this one video alone

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped!

@user-hz7kv6js6l 10 ай бұрын

cool

@r4microds 2 ай бұрын

So people in the comments, we gather here on behlaf of our broken Ikea furniture, am i right?

@paolayanez2236 Ай бұрын

I just got an IKEA drawer yesterday and it already caved lol

@ashleyrogers7142 13 күн бұрын

😂😂😂❤

@TrouverParadise 9 ай бұрын

My autisim appreciate the lack of music😂 I actually could focus on this video

@JaneAtwellRobinson1825NY 2 жыл бұрын

It looks a lot like tuna salad! Great idea!

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

It does look the same but they're not interchangeable, tuna salad just doesn't have the structure you'd think it would.

@shannonhenderson2029 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😊

@JohnFixes 4 ай бұрын

Good video, but for those cracks along the edge, I'd actually drill a hole and fill with glue and Sawdust (or cotton) instead of applying glue with a pin or nail to the surface of the crack as shown. It didn't look like the glue and Sawdust penetrated enough with the pin.

@clemmcguinness1087 3 жыл бұрын

First class

@wandafelder9951 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed✌️

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@magnuswootton6181 Жыл бұрын

i want to see someone make a board of this stuff!!!

@shmootube5000 3 жыл бұрын

hashtag every time you order furniture online... just came to see if other people do what I do, thank you confirmed glue+sawdust is what I do too.

@scotttransue2436 2 жыл бұрын

Any recommendations for alternatives to sawdust? Or suggestions on where to find it! Thanks

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried anything else, I used saw dust because that is essentially what particle board is made of. If you live near a Home Depot, they have a saw to cut wood for customers (at least in Canada they do) so you'd be able to get some there. Also some high schools have a wood shop class so they'd have some.

@gabby5965 9 ай бұрын

Hi thank you for the great vid! Do you think you could use this method to repair a desk leg that has broke in half??

@THEWORKSSHOP 8 ай бұрын

If the leg is made of particle board then yes, but you could just paint the glue on both surfaces and if there's missing material sprinkle on a bit of sawdust, then press the two halves together. the glue will soak into the fibers and harden. You might not need much sawdust if it was a 'clean' split. If the leg is sold wood, you will only need wood glue, no sawdust at all. Good luck!

@rebeccaelizabeth7610 7 ай бұрын

Great video what can I do to fix the actual vanity the drawer sits in? The vanity particle board ripped out of the staples on the inside on the top under the counter top…how would this be fixed?

@livingdeadgirl5796 2 жыл бұрын

Also, how do you fix a clean break? Or not so clean break? I guess the same formula would work as well??? I am new to DIY. Sorry if my questions are lame!

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

No question is lame except the one that wasn't asked. If it's something carrying load like a shelf that has snapped in half, I'd recommend drilling holes into both halves and using wood dowels with clue. That way the dowels transfer load into the remaining panel. If it's just a piece of particle board that has snapped off (like a corner of something) then this sawdust and glue method will work great.

@willow9719 3 жыл бұрын

Wow the consistency is so similar

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

It is, I used saw dust from a circular saw that had particle size close to the original board.

@thinkfocus 3 ай бұрын

Small silicon kitchen spatula could help here

@kabraken Жыл бұрын

Can you do another video about how to fix metal inserts in particle board once they're pulled out

@briank8482 3 жыл бұрын

Bondo won't chip or flake off like you just did after it dried.

@livingdeadgirl5796 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Now does the sawdust have to be particle board as well?

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

No it can be any wood sawdust, particle board is made of large wood fibers similar to what you'd get from a rough cut saw. The particle size can vary, as long as it's wood. I'd stay away from the wood dust you get from a sander though as it's too fine and doesn't have any structure.

@FerisThia 10 ай бұрын

This is great, thank you. One question, if painter's tape is not available immediately, what are the best alternatives?

@THEWORKSSHOP 10 ай бұрын

Any tape with a smooth back that can be peeled off without damaging the panel will work. Clear packing tape would work too as long as it's not crazy sticky.

@FerisThia 9 ай бұрын

@@THEWORKSSHOP Thank you! This video is really helpful for me to make restoration to my particle board furniture. Saving a lot of money! :)

@Medaya14 3 жыл бұрын

What about a rounded edge of a countertop? We are moving and it seems as there may have been laminate that chipped away along with particle board underneath. Its not squared away but a rounded edge. I want to get a peel and stick to cover the damage but i know those spots would show through and im really not sure how to go about it

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a bit of a challenge getting it to match aesthetically. The sawdust and wood can fix the chip but to match a laminate will be tricky.

@megaraitei 3 жыл бұрын

I had to break a lock on a drawer, the screw ripped a huge hole in the particle board . Wil this method work to seal the hole and re-screw a new lock in place ?

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

It’s worth a try, it should work. When making your repair, make sure you have removed any lose pieces, and make sure you apply some wood glue to the area before you apply your sawdust mixture to ensure there is enough moisture to penetrate the original part. When you redrill your screw holes, use a bit that’s the same diameter as the shank of the screw so only the threads need to cut into the particle board. With real wood you can drill small pilot holes for screws but if you drill a small hole in particle board the fatter screw often splits the board. Good luck!

@ntxhixyooj3556 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. What kind of glue do you use?

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

I just used wood glue you can get at any hardware store. You could likely use white craft glue as well but it might not have the same strength as wood glue.

@londondoha 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips on how to replace the veneer on a particle wood cabinet door and cabinet frame. The door hinges came right off and the board cracked

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

That's a tricky one, if the piece of veneer can be removed and saved you might be able to use the sawdust & glue mixture to re-attach it, and then drill new screw holes for the hinge. Otherwise you'd have to cut out the broken edge of the veneer on the door/cabinet and try to apply a patch of matching veneer if you can find one the same.

@ilyasmohammed4970 2 жыл бұрын

What glue did you use ? Thank you for the video.

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

Just regular carpenters glue (wood glue) but even white craft glue would work as it's made for paper which is made of wood, craft glue might not be quite as strong as carpenters glue, but particle board isn't that strong to begin with.

@katiemurray5862 9 ай бұрын

My son's loft bed frame end broke off. I can definitely do this first one. My question is, will it be strong enough to hold my son up while he's playing/sleeping? I'd like to note: he's 6 and is crazy. He like to jump around lol.

@THEWORKSSHOP 9 ай бұрын

I will default to no, although the glue/sawdust mixture can be as hard and strong as the original material, this type of panel should never be used as a structural member in the first place so it's unfortunate that so many pieces of furniture are made of it. It might be possible to repair it cosmetically with the glue/sawdust mixture and then add metal brackets with screws to offer additional structural support.

@katiemurray5862 9 ай бұрын

@THEWORKSSHOP thank you so much for responding. Now I know ☺️ Wish I had the means and talent to make one with real wood!

@vinman5432 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem but my particle Board is my countertop in the kitchen and the dishwasher was attached where it has broken apart. Any suggestions? I was thinking to cut out the broken area and replacing it w/a piece of wood and gluing the wood to the underside of the countertop.

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

That is definitely what I would do, plywood is great stuff and has WAY more structure than particle board. Laminating a piece of ply under that section of counter should add some strength back in. Good luck!

@Teralorane 3 жыл бұрын

Is this easier to do than using wood filler? Or are you using this method so that it matches?

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

Wood filler doesn't have much strength, it's typically used to patch small nicks and cracks in solid wood where the goal is to match colour and hide the damage. Particle board isn't solid at all so patching it with more particles and glue is closer to how it was made originally, you get a harder, more structural result.

@MD-zp5dx 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. What type of glue and what type of saw dust?

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 жыл бұрын

Any white craft glue would work but wood glue will be best, it s available at any hardware store. I used sawdust from a circular chop saw, a table saw would also work. Dust out of a sander can work but the fibers are much smaller so it won't have the same texture.