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Cabinet Doors

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:06 am
by bkbunny
Hi all, I do think I read this somewheres but, search didn't bring me to an answer.
With these fake wood press board cabinet doors, filled in grooves and sanded looks great BUT yeah always a but,,,,,
the edges are horrible i have used super fine sand paper, and a primer but they still look "flaky" hmmm searching now for a better word,,,,,, bumpy,, rough,, unfinished ah ha that seems to sum it up best,, they look like they are rough unfinished edges,,
I am poor lol and can't afford to really do what I would like after looking at prices of cabinets, and since this is only eye candy and not something like my roof or windows that I will spend $$ on
any suggestions????
Thanks BK

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:39 am
by chasMB
I would try to Fill in the edges like the grooves and sand smooth.

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:18 am
by bkbunny
I tried that and I can't seem to get the bumps all off so looks "odd" I have severe arthritis in hands so this is also a draw back for me

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:58 am
by Greg
Depending on your skill level you could just make new doors. A good quality 1x pine is not too expensive & easy to work with. You would need to glue it up to get the width and finish the edges with a router, $40. if you have to buy one. Greg

RE: Cabinet Doors

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:44 pm
by Arlo
Not sure what product "Fill" is but have you tried using either "Bondo" auto body filler or a two part (stinky) epoxy wood filler ? Also, are you using a power sander? A small finish sander is not very expensive and should produce a smooth surface.

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:57 pm
by bkbunny
Going to have my son stop at bro house and get me a hand sander and hopefully this will come out all smooth lol oh sometimes I am so funny *if only to me*

RE: Cabinet Doors

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:21 pm
by Yanita
Hi,

I used a product called Elmers Carpenters Wood Filler. It was easy to use. Just follow the instructions. Sanded real well with a palm sander. It is for interior and exterior use.

Personally unless you are real good with bondo I would not try that application...but you are certainly welcome to try.

JMO,

Yanita

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:25 am
by bkbunny
ok I have tried this and that and Yanita is the winner of easiest thing for me to sand and stop pissing and moaning :0)
I din't know there was this, have seen wood glue etc etc guess I need to spend more time walking the hardware store aisles :0)

RE: Cabinet Doors

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:02 am
by Yanita
Hi ,

This can be found at Lowe's, LOL, don't remember what aisle...hmm, I should know where more things are than the help!
While you are there pick up a cheap plastic sheetrock knife, less than a buck!

Yanita