DIY MDF Furniture Chew-Damage Repair Kit (Color-Matched)
An all-in-one DIY kit specifically for repairing pet-chewed MDF furniture would be a great solution. This kit could include:
- MDF-specific filler: Pre-colored to match common furniture shades (like white, black, espresso, and light oak) or a neutral base with a set of universal tinting pigments.
- Applicator tools: A small, flexible putty knife or spatula.
- Sanding supplies: A selection of fine-grit sandpaper (such as 120 and 220 grit) and a small sanding block.
- Finish restoration:
- Color-matched touch-up paint pens (for solid color finishes).
- Furniture repair markers or crayons in various wood tones (for scratches and mimicking grain).
- A set of fine-tipped graining pens for more detailed wood grain repair on laminate surfaces.
- A small container or pen of clear protective topcoat (satin or matte finish).
- Detailed instructions: A step-by-step guide (with illustrations or video links) on how to fill, sand, color-match, and recreate texture/grain on damaged MDF, specifically addressing chew marks.
Expected benefit: This kit would give pet owners an affordable, user-friendly, and comprehensive way to fix common chew damage on MDF furniture, restoring its appearance, extending its life, and saving the cost and hassle of replacement or professional repair.
Origin Reddit Post
r/fixit
My puppy chewed through my bed frame.
Posted by u/melaniericks•05/31/2025
He’s teething and I made the mistake of leaving him in a different room for all of 2 minutes. I’m so upset 😭😭😭 please, can anyone give me solutions on how to fix this or at least make it look
Top Comments
u/Duo-lava
my dog ate 3 couches before he was fully hose broke
u/LuciLong
Aww so cute 🥰
u/Ill-Theory-8909
Just part of having a puppy. It's petina now
u/melaniericks
Thank you so much, appreciate you!!
u/Left_Dog1162
Best of luck OP. That is not a DIY fix. You would need a pro and even at that it would be tough. Matching that "paint" is going to be rough
u/MazerRackham73
Looks more chewed on than through. My puppy literally ate my seat off my riding mower(great dane pup).
u/Ill-Theory-8909
A walk wont wear a puppy out
u/AdMuted1036
Dog needs more walks. A tired dog is a good dog. Learned this the hard way.
u/melaniericks
Thank you for the advice. I’m going to see if it can come off and will be trying this if I’m able.
u/JoyKil01
It’s a fact that for each puppy, we have to relearn most lessons 😝🥰
u/sonicrespawn
Yup and if you have measurements the store will most likely cut it to size so you don’t have to
u/hayley-pilates78
Maybe sand it and white wash or grey wash paint or chalk paint… I have a 5 month old puppy and this part of them sucks!
u/eggwardpenisglands
https://preview.redd.it/h789wtsmz04f1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee956a7c277b29a75824214cb81c8f30922631d1
My dog, with the view of her teething efforts in the foregr
u/melaniericks
🤬
u/Star1412
I think there's a kind of putty that can kinda mimic wood once it dries? I don't know what it's called though.
You probably won't be able to paint it to match the grain design, but you migh
u/melaniericks
You’re right. We’re good about multiple walks and playing at the park daily but he sat in his crate for 7 hours today while I was gone, the most he has since I adopted him. We played for abou
u/Blinky_
Exactly. So dog park, skateboard/bike runs, snuffle mats, play dates, etc. Then repeat.
u/melaniericks
Culprit in question 😒
https://preview.redd.it/bv1zotx6k04f1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=debdd85814b89c37554089e0ea4690b6d152221b
u/melaniericks
Ugh, trust me we have plenty. I made the mistake of leaving him alone for a few minutes. It’s my fault, I’m just upset 😞 I’ll get over it eventually. He’s my third puppy so you’d think I woul
u/GrdnLovingGoatFarmer
Get that pupper some chew toys and redirect his attention!
u/throwaway303mw
Get some wood filler and a putty knife. Do one side at a time and build it up till it's square. Sand it and shape it to where you're happy then try to match the paint/finish. You'll probably
u/sonicrespawn
MDF is kind of a turd to repair. I would get a nice length of wood 1 by material that’s a bit longer and a bit wider, put it on top and stain white. If you give room for trim you can cover i
u/tato_salad
Hopefully you got that Ashley furniture warranty.
u/melaniericks
Good to know, thank you for your reply!
u/melaniericks
Yes it does. Ready for this phase to be over already 😭 thank you for the advice!