How to Fix Particle Board Furniture

Particle board is a manufactured building material often used as an alternative to solid wood for furniture. Because it is made from particles of wood or other materials that are pressed together, the joints are not as sturdy as traditional solid wood furniture. Sometimes the joints will become loose and if not repaired, the joint can completely break. Loose particle board furniture can be repaired. It is important to reinforce the loose joint before the furniture becomes even more damaged.

Things You'll Need

• L-bracket, with screws
• Pencil
• Drill
• Pilot hole bit
• Screw gun

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Align the L-bracket on the inside corner of the joint that is loose and damaged. Mark the screw holes in the bracket onto particle boards with a pencil.

   • 2

     Drill a pilot hole 1/4-inch deep into the center of each screw hole mark using a drill and pilot hole bit.

   • 3

     Hold the L-bracket in place on the damaged particle board joint. Drive the provided screws through the holes in the bracket and into the particle board to reinforce the joint.