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Barbhomeowner
08-19-05, 07:12 AM
I have white Bianco cabinets ( pressed wood) 2 of the doors have fallen off, and one is on the way, there are big wholes where the screws use to be,the stuff is peeling ect,ok now what can I do to fix this problem? Short of getting new cabinets (which I would love, but can't afford) There only 6 years, and the problem started about a year after the house was built. anyone have ideas? :eek:
Kobuchi
08-25-05, 03:44 AM
big wholes where the screws use to be,
Dip toothpicks, wood matches, or splinters, in wood glue (or any white glue is passable), and push them into the hole. Keep pushing them in and breaking off until the hole is packed. After half an hour, cut back any excess with a knife. You may now drive screws and they'll grip again where the holes were.
stuff is peeling
Lifted plastic laminate can be reglued by propping it away and spreading contact cement onto both surfaces. When no longer tacky (less than a minute) the laminate can be pressed down - it cements on... uh, contact. Available in small tubes at the hardware store.
ect,ok now what can I do to fix this problem?
I'm trying to visualise this last one. Help me out.
Dip toothpicks, wood matches, or splinters, in wood glue (or any white glue is passable), and push them into the hole. Keep pushing them in and breaking off until the hole is packed. After half an hour, cut back any excess with a knife. You may now drive screws and they'll grip again where the holes were.
stuff is peeling
Lifted plastic laminate can be reglued by propping it away and spreading contact cement onto both surfaces. When no longer tacky (less than a minute) the laminate can be pressed down - it cements on... uh, contact. Available in small tubes at the hardware store.
ect,ok now what can I do to fix this problem?
I'm trying to visualise this last one. Help me out.
countrymac
08-25-05, 01:27 PM
Am I the only one that got that last remark?.............LOL(can't stop).........awesome.
Herm
08-25-05, 04:40 PM
there are big wholes where the screws use to be,the stuff is peeling ect,ok now what can I do to fix this problem?
Toothpicks and matches dipped in wood glue is a good fix, but if the holes are too large for them to fix it, consider filling them in with bondo, and redrilling the appropriate sized hole for the hinges.
Toothpicks and matches dipped in wood glue is a good fix, but if the holes are too large for them to fix it, consider filling them in with bondo, and redrilling the appropriate sized hole for the hinges.