Here's the fourth article of the VENEER series.
*links to all articles are listed at the end of this article*
This article is how to easily remove large sections of veneer.
Why does veneer start to lift from furniture anyway?
The answer is *MOISTURE*
Veneer is typically adhered with water based glues and
when water gets under the edges of the veneer it softens the glue and starts to lift.
I.E.
damp basement,
on a porch in bad weather,
moisture under a potted plant or vase
CAUTION:
The decision to remove veneer should be made because the
alternative is worse but beware some veneers are covering up
pieced together wood and wood with gauges and holes
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Once you have made the decision to remove the veneer set up
your furniture so the surface to be worked on is facing up.
Go get a towel big enough to cover the area of veneer and
soak it with water. You do not need hot water but make sure
it is saturated but not dripping. Spread out your wet towel
over the veneer to be removed making sure the water can get
absorbed under the edges and open areas to soften the glue.
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Here is the ** work smart not hard part **
Time to watch a movie, go to the grocery store, or do the
laundry. In other words leave it alone to do the work for
you, for at least an hour.
laundry. In other words leave it alone to do the work for
you, for at least an hour.
When you come back to the project you should be able to
easily start to lift and peel the veneer away.
IT'S REALLY THAT SIMPLE!
The photos I have used for this article were taken over an
hour and a half from start to finish. There is no need to use
heat guns, belt sanders, or nasty gauging tools from now on.
Just some more water and some time!!
Thanks for following along with my VENEER series
Article #1 edge gluing loose veneer
Article #2 filling in missing veneer
Article #3 bubbled veneer
Article #4 removing veneer
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