Refinishing Particle Board Floor

Apply a thin layer of contact cement to both the particle board surface and the bottom surface of the veneer.

Refinishing particle board floor.

I love to paint and do some crafting and i knew it would be perfect to move my computer to also. Last year we installed solid oak hardwood floor in our main bedroom and family room. 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.

Add visual interest to ordinary particle board flooring and protect it from wear and rot by refinishing it with the right paint. To our dismay when we ripped up the old carpet we found that the whole subfloor was covered with particle board. Wood filler will not adhere to dirt. Try to not get the floor too wet as water will damage particle board.

Fill the damaged area with wood filler using a putty knife. 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. Painted floor on particleboard.

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. Because wood filler shrinks as. Use a small stick or a pencil to keep the surfaces apart for 15 minutes or so until the glue is no longer shiny.