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Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:08 pm**

I have a huge 16'x8'x2' built-in wardrobe made in bare chipboard (not melamine coated) by a previous owner. It is very strong and solid but not pretty and I would like to paint it.
Should I use a liquid crack filler first or can I just prime and paint it?

Cynthia

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:18 am**

i would give it a light sand then prime and paint. try to find a suitable primer - some are not suitable for chipboard due to the resins holding the fibres together.

Posted: **Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:01 pm**

Thanks Chris. Sounds a sensible approach. I will try a small hidden area first.
Cynthia

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Pinting old chipboard

Pinting old chipboard