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I am going to paint an old, cheap desk that is laminated ( the slick wookdgrain look.  Some of the trim is loose and needs to be removed.  Underneath is particle board.  Can this be treated the same as the part with the laminated on it?

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Hi Mitzi
Nice to hear from you.
Yes pretty much treat it the same way but if the particle board is rough or has those tiny holes in it then use some standard wood filler along the edge then a sanding.
Makes for a nicer job too.
Don't forget to rough the laminate with sandpaper too so your paint will stick.
Great question
Regards
Eileen

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