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

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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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@AnthonyChew 3 года назад

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

@libertyordeath555 2 года назад

ASMR for guys.

@TheJemmaGrl Год назад

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

@libertyordeath555 Год назад

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

@juanvicera8372 Год назад

@@libertyordeath555 no.

@xsh4n400 3 месяца назад

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 года назад

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 4 месяца назад

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

@saltnlight8072 8 месяцев назад

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

@territodude 3 года назад

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

@royavas Год назад

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

@dida079 7 месяцев назад

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

@alliphil1 3 года назад

RU-vid 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 года назад

I'm glad I was able to help!

@ThePlayer4our 9 месяцев назад

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

@slackra3400 11 месяцев назад

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

@CuttheBSwithDrSiraj Год назад

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

@hermosasons1 3 года назад

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

@nicjamesify Год назад

Thanks for this. Simple and perfect.

@Tchee2 2 года назад

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

@sandytodoroff293 3 года назад

Perfect! Simple! My kinda guy!

@Shynesobright1211 2 года назад

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

@42lookc Год назад

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

@deborahbills3912 3 года назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 года назад

I'm glad you found it helpful!

@NicoleHerrickDIY 3 года назад

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

@klerain5774 2 года назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

I'm glad it helped :)

@piercesplayground3578 3 года назад

This is very helpful thank you!

@TheRachelThomasLife 3 года назад

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 года назад

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??

@thomasjackson7785 2 года назад

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

@aniljoshi2010 Год назад

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

@delilahcrigger5927 Год назад

Great video exactly what I was looking for thank you

@suzannelevy6723 2 года назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

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

@abbysworld5232 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@wandafelder9951 3 года назад

Excellent video thank you❤️

@perlaargyle9343 2 года назад

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

@dwightl5863 2 года назад

Easy to make more.

@marccobos2652 Год назад

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 Год назад

Thanks!

@janX9 4 месяца назад

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

@3ammoH2O 4 месяца назад

great job man!

@ricardocervantes7203 2 года назад

Super cool video! Thanks

@msdominance Год назад

thank you! you just saved me so much money

@inkydinkydottieglue8919 4 месяца назад

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

@neurologicalworms Год назад

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.

@marthaseneta1823 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@joanneyoung1081 2 года назад

Nicely done. Thank you.

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@mistered1397 7 месяцев назад

Great video, thanks for sharing.

@debbievaters4386 Год назад

Great Video. Thanks for posting

@YAYYEE Год назад

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

@RPKGameVids 2 года назад

This is really good!

@dirkdiggler5821 2 года назад

That is legitimately impressive.

@dianalujan5754 6 месяцев назад

Great video. Love the missing Chunk!😂

@reneecole6744 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate your video boh content and sound

@MikeAcousticMusic Год назад

Excellent Thank you 😊

@lyndal8882 3 года назад

Thank You !!!

@joemartinez8626 5 месяцев назад

Great video!

@THEWORKSSHOP 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@emanuelemonti7 3 года назад

A very great job.

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 года назад

Thank you!

@ValeCoiro 3 года назад

thank you!!!

@chanvindersingh8573 Год назад

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

@leisurelanemhp3853 2 года назад

Excellent

@lisabaxter7786 2 года назад

Interesting helpful thanks

@eduardoml1024 3 года назад

great video! Cheers from Brazil

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 года назад

Thanks!

@SpicyWife4Life Год назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP Год назад

Thank you!

@jesussaves4798 2 года назад

Genius 👏

@andhirep5376 3 года назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 года назад

Thank you!

@texasgemtree Год назад

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.

@jordandelwell Год назад

Chunk always gets a like in my book.

@kathrynnewton8721 2 года назад

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

@lourias 3 года назад

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.

@Miranda-cw9hq 2 года назад

"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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@tsukisuki8222 2 года назад

THANKYOU

@tmacfadyen3160 3 года назад

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

@cecijimenez2002 2 года назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

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

@kabraken 9 месяцев назад

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

@lisabaxter7786 2 года назад

Sharing is caring shared this

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

Thank you!

@rebeccaelizabeth7610 5 месяцев назад

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?

@FerisThia 7 месяцев назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 7 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

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

@NIGHTMAREGAMING20 3 года назад

bro it is awsum

@gypsygem9395 2 года назад

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 года назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@stevewerner5440 Год назад

*hickory 😆

@gabby5965 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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!

@shannonhenderson2029 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing 😊

@cyanred762 17 дней назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 7 дней назад

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.

@kerrigarcia2338 8 месяцев назад

How do u make it sturdy again? I have a bookshelf that is wobbly and needs something to make it sturdy again. Also it has some type of paper covering like it’s not paint it literally looks like the manufacturer covered it with large white sticker paper of some short and it peeing looks just like when u try to rip a sticker price tag off of something. How do I get that off to be able to paint it

@JaneAtwellRobinson1825NY 2 года назад

It looks a lot like tuna salad! Great idea!

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

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

@shmootube5000 3 года назад

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.

@magnuswootton6181 Год назад

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

@scotttransue2436 Год назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP Год назад

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.

@megaraitei 3 года назад

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 года назад

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!

@wandafelder9951 3 года назад

I subscribed✌️

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@alexbuckett8245 Год назад

I have a air hockey table that has a leg broken at the top that is made by this material of wood what type of glue and sawdust do you suggest?

@THEWORKSSHOP Год назад

Sawdust from a table saw or chop saw (the carbide tipped blade type) works great! Fine enough to fill gaps, but doesn't turn to mush like the really fine stuff from a sander can.

@rt-qe9xw 2 года назад

Great video! I was updating my bathroom cabinet but it had this really old ceramic toilet holder. me being a novice pulled it out. now the side panel of the vanity is damaged. how do I repair it? I can see the particle board inside. if I try this method how do I get the shiny surface outside? please help.

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

Not sure what the shiny surface is that you mention, if it's melamine or laminate it can't really be fixed other than gluing the piece back in that was pulled out, but the edges would be noticeable. You can use the sawdust and glue method to fill in the damage, sand it smooth, and then repaint the entire panel.

@rt-qe9xw 2 года назад

@@THEWORKSSHOP thank you for replying. I don't know what the side panel of bathroom vanity is made of. My guess is it's particle board with veneer. But I used the wood glue with wood dust to fill the area and smoothed it with wood filler and primed and painted. It is noticeable but I will reinstall a new toilet holder to cover it up. Hopefully it lasts. Thanks for your video. Saved me from buying a new vanity. 😀 Next I want to replace the toekick but can't find any good videos.

@Medaya14 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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.

@user-hz7kv6js6l 8 месяцев назад

cool

@londondoha 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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.

@livingdeadgirl5796 2 года назад

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 года назад

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.

@livingdeadgirl5796 2 года назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

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.

@clemmcguinness1087 3 года назад

First class

@ilyasmohammed4970 2 года назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP 2 года назад

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.

@adingcondesa2243 3 года назад

What tools you used those 2 holding adjustable?

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 года назад

I added links to the video description for clamps like the ones I use :)

@UtahJobSeeker51 2 года назад

Lack of sawdust, I'm going to use plastic wood. I'll give the sawdust method a try in one spot, and plastic wood in another, then decide which looks better, and is more cost efficient.

@neurologicalworms Год назад

Let us know your results!!

@TrouverParadise 7 месяцев назад

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

@Katinka3 Год назад

Can the split in the backing be glued without stardust? I have a similar situation where the backing of an ikea bests unit cannot be attached because there is a long split in the side piece that is supposed to hold the back part. I was thinking to just use wood glue… will that hold?

@Katinka3 Год назад

Great video by the way

@THEWORKSSHOP Год назад

Yes, if it's just a crack and there's no missing material you can just use wood glue and make sure it's clamped, or pressed under some weight, if it's a flat piece, stack books on it or something until the glue is dry. I add some sawdust for additional structure at the point of the split, but it's not required for simple cracks.

@Katinka3 Год назад

@@THEWORKSSHOP Thanks so much! I will test it out!

@ntxhixyooj3556 3 года назад

Great idea. What kind of glue do you use?

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 года назад

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.

@JohnFixes Месяц назад

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.

@MD-zp5dx Год назад

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

@THEWORKSSHOP Год назад

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.

@vinman5432 2 года назад

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 года назад

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!

@willow9719 3 года назад

Wow the consistency is so similar

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 года назад

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

@slo205 Год назад

For some reason the mixture is sticking to the tape and part of the mixture comes off. Do I have the wrong ratio of glue to sawdust or is there something else I should be doing? I left the clamp on for around 5 hours before removing it.

@THEWORKSSHOP Год назад

If it's thick, it can take 24+ hours to dry.