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LED "puck" lights vs. particleboard!
Yahoo Message Number: 129172
Just a FYI.... I bought a 3-pack of LED "Rite Lites" at OSH; the lights are good, but the "sticky back" does not adhere to a particleboard surface, at least if the light is placed on the underside of a shelf.  Twice the light has fallen on to the closet floor - sticky side down, of course - and is now sporting assorted "gubbins".  The adhesive itself was plenty strong, and would hold well on surface other than particleboard.

YMMV.

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
Re: LED "puck" lights vs. particleboard!
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Yahoo Message Number: 129173
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Just a FYI.... I bought a 3-pack of LED "Rite Lites" at OSH; the lights are good, but the "sticky back" does not adhere to a particleboard surface, at least if the light is placed on the underside of a shelf.  Twice the light has fallen on to the closet floor - sticky side down, of course - and is now sporting assorted "gubbins".  The adhesive itself was plenty strong, and would hold well on surface other than particleboard.

YMMV.

Joan
Joan, I have some industrial strength velcro that might work.  I will bring some to Morro Bay for you to check.

Joe Hamm
 
Re: LED "puck" lights vs. particleboard!
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Yahoo Message Number: 129177
Joan, consider painting the particle board.  I think I would mix a little epoxy and spread it on to make a smooth, tight surface.  Once it cures, the adhesive should bond well to it.  Other options include an enamel or a varnish, good choices because they would penetrate into the particle board and would have a smooth surface.  Sand the surface smooth first, then apply several coats.

Ken F in NM
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