Because veneer is only a thin layer of wood attached with glue to a solid base, it is very vulnerable to damage on wooden furniture. On old furniture, the glue that holds the veneer is often not water-resistant. Prolonged humidity or exposure to water can soften the glue, letting the ven...
This “new-to-me” process may have changed my mind completely. I am going to share how to strip furniture without stripper. I picked up this mirror at a thrift store many months ago. It was the only piece I had to try this technique on. The process that I am going to talk about ...
If it’s veneer, you will only be able to sand it lightly, so probably won’t be able to remove the dark finish completely. If the wood is heavily damaged, it also may be worth consideringpainting the furniturea lighter colour instead of stripping it. Ultimately, the decision will depend...
After gluing the loose joint, put the piece of furniture back into service. Check the joint again in a few weeks. If it has worked loose again, it can't be permanently repaired by regluing; you'll have to reinforce it, resecure it, or rebuild it completely. Glue blocks and steel brac...
Can I Use Oven Cleaner on Veneer? No. Wood veneer is a very thin piece of wood applied over another material, like plywood or particle board. Because veneer is so thin, the process of rinsing your piece with a hose could cause the veneer to bubble and peel. Therefore, oven cleaner shou...
I’m going to show you how to prep and paint that furniture with a paint gun – and the results will amaze you! Transforming an old dark wood veneer piece of furniture into a chic and stylish piece can breathe new life into your decor. And it’s really not that hard to do once ...
Sand the veneered furniture with 120-grit sandpaper just enough to rough up the wood surface. Take care not to remove too much material as veneer is not too thick. Wipe the wood with a tack cloth and lightly sand again with 220-grit sandpaper to smooth the wood surface. Wipe it clean ...
However, I’ve also painted many, many pieces. Here’s how I decide to paint or refinish furniture: I paint the piece if: it has a lot of water damage it has broken or “bubbled” veneer that needs repair it is missing trim pieces that have to be replaced ...
If the paint sticks, you’re good to go. If your scratch test fails, give your furniture a quick light sanding. It’s not a big deal. Take a 150-220 grit sand paper and wipe the surface down as you would your kitchen counter – just enough to scruff it up a little. Then take ...
I am not going to go into too much depth on how to paint the furniture (see our tutorial on thathere), but I do want to touch on the differences with this piece. I chose to hand sand the shell with 80 grit paper. There were some chips in the veneer as well as scratches. I fil...