How can this desk top be fixed?
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Marian D
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I bought this desk a while back and had a young kid sand it for me. I was dealing with some health issues and the piece got put on hold but now that I am ready to paint it I notice that after sanding the surface has these sections that are almost cardboard like. No amount of paint is going to fix this problem. Any suggestions other than having a new top made? I am wondering if I keep sanding if I will get down to the wood again as it seems these sections were decoratively built up.
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Do you know if the desk is solid wood, laminate, or partial board with veneer?
Please post a picture of it so that we can see what you have to work with.
It is hard to tell what you have going on with your desk without a picture, maybe layers of different veneers? Just a guess. A filler like Bondo Wood Filler is an option to build up a layer and eventually paint.
It sounds like it may be laminate. I would cover the surface with Bondo, sand it smooth and then paint it.
It sounds like the top had a veneer on it. If that is the case, you will have to have a new top made for it.
I agree with the folks above. There was a Vaneer of some kind on it and it’s been sanded right through. And easy thing to do - they are thin. You will likely need a new top.
YEah seems like he exposed the particle board. Not savable.
Most likely it is pressed wood or a veneer. I think your best bet is to stop sanding and either try to use wood filler or add a new layer of veneer.
A picture would very helpful so we could see exactly what you are working with.
Hello Marian,
Sounds as though you have a paper veneer on this piece. Might come off with water and a paint scraper. Good luck!
Is it particle board? If you could show us a detail picture, that would help.
I would go to hardware store and ask about a self leveling compound, typically used on floors, but will work for a flat table too, especially if you are going to pain it after...