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TomDaBomb
22nd January 2011, 06:31 PM
Hi guys, i upholstered a wooden box the other month that was made out of MDF and now I can smell the MDF wood and its quite strong. Is there a way to get rid of it? Should I have primed it or something? Should i have used a different wood?

Picture of the box can be found here (http://www.howtomakeanottoman.com)

Thanks in advance

China
22nd January 2011, 09:24 PM
Can't bring up the picture the website wants to install software on my computer and that is a no! no!

TomDaBomb
23rd January 2011, 10:42 AM
what? installing software? are you sure? im very sure that it shouldnt be installing anything.

well anyway this is the pic if people want to see what it looks like

http://www.howtomakeanottoman.com/wp-content/uploads/6012b4086af1d31.jpg

still can someone help me with getting rid of the MDF smell? its driving me nuts.

China
23rd January 2011, 09:29 PM
I was interested to see the photo to establish what you are dealing with I am supprised that the smell would be that pronounced that it is anoying, try some citris based oil, a couple of dabs inside, or some quality perfume. If it is a musty smell it may be damp and needs to dry out in the sun for a bit

Master Splinter
23rd January 2011, 09:49 PM
Nilodour (sold in a tiny little bottle usually in the cleaning aisle at a large supermarket) is my go-to solution for smells.