Old desk with hard rubber top needs help

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I have a very old desk that is in great condition except for the top. It is that old, hard rubber and it has a lot of dings and gashes (for lack of a better term). I have tried to fill some in with filler and it doesn't work. It can't be removed as it would damage the desk. Any ideas?  Thanks in advance.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

What type of filler did you use?

Margaret · Answer

How about redoing the top with chalk paint?

Samistic · Answer

My Hubby made a new top for a desk that had a crack across the top. He applied the new top using would glue and finishing nails.

Callie · Answer

I've tried wood filler (even though it's not wood), I've tried to sand it as well.

Callie · Answer

I'm afraid that is what I'm going to have to do. Thanks.

Moxie · Answer

I wonder if you could get the rubber top to release from the wood by applyinf heat with a hair dryer?

Margaret · Answer

Well OK - how about a very thin piece of plywood to cover the entire top of the desk, add a nice trim to it and paint that?

MN Mom · Answer

How about purchasing a piece of faux leather and trimming it to the size of the desk top and the having a piece of glass cut to layer on top of that. You would then have a custom leather top desk and it would be protected from future damage.

Keemee · Answer

Have you thought about vaneer?

Lreg · Answer

I think you could use a filler like what they use on solid surface counters. Or perhaps use Bondo. I have a desk that I needed the top to be bigger. My DH made a top and then used leather mat board. No glass needed. Trimmed it with cherry. Looks good, isn't cold like glass. I had that previously and hated it.

Sheila · Answer

take the top off and flip it over, then refinish the new 'top'

Yol32806149 · Answer

Leave it the way it is. Those desks are AWESOME. Can't get them anymore. I have one myself. Took all that crud these people are suggesting off the top with no idea what i'd find underneath and STRUCK GOLD.

Donna · Answer

So how do you actually care for your rubber top desk. I love mine, but lately it is sticky and absorbs everything. Can you help? Can you date this desk?

Redcatcec · Answer

I think the idea by MN Mom is a good one, very impressive to have a leather topped desk, you could match it to your decor, maybe even decorate the edges of it.

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