How to Repair a Deteriorated Cooler Floor

Coolers are a staple of parties, tailgates and other social gatherings. If you attend these functions regularly, your cooler likely sees a lot of use. If it isn't cleaned regularly, age, water and mold accumulate and can start deteriorating the floor of the cooler. While it is advisable to replace the cooler outright when this occurs, repairing the floor of the cooler buys you time and can save you money until you're ready for the replacement.

Liquid dish soap
Course sandpaper
Epoxy repair putty
Putty knife
Liner

Instructions

- 1
  Empty the cooler and thoroughly clean out the inside with warm water and several drops of dish soap. Dry the cooler out with a towel afterward. It must be completely clean for a repair to be effective.
- 2
  Sand the bottom of the cooler down with course fine-grit sandpaper to help roughen the surface so it bonds more effectively with the repair.
- 3
  Apply an epoxy repair putty to the cooler floor with a putty knife. Use the putty knife to smooth it out as much as possible and let it harden overnight.
- 4
  Place a liner over the cooler floor to protect it against future damage.
- 5
  Fill the cooler partially with water to test it so you know the cooler won't leak and is working optimally.

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