Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - removing veneer
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04-29-01, 07:11 AM
I am wanting to remove veneer inlay from an oak table and replace the veneer. All supporting structures are solid wood but the surface is not. I need suggestions on how to remove veneer and what can be used as a replacement in addition to another veneer.
Thank you
Gayle
Thank you
Gayle
George
04-30-01, 05:39 PM
Gayle:
Veneer adhesives usually can be broken with heated white vinegar. It's a smelly process, but it works. The trick is getting the first edge up to get teh vinegar to where the glue is. I usually use a chisel or sharp utility knife.
The veneer can be replaced with veneer, or a laminate such as formica.
There is a possibility the wood underneath will look good enough to just leave it is as - but I wouldn't count on it.
Veneer adhesives usually can be broken with heated white vinegar. It's a smelly process, but it works. The trick is getting the first edge up to get teh vinegar to where the glue is. I usually use a chisel or sharp utility knife.
The veneer can be replaced with veneer, or a laminate such as formica.
There is a possibility the wood underneath will look good enough to just leave it is as - but I wouldn't count on it.
04-30-01, 05:41 PM
My mother refinishes antiques, this is how she told me to remove vaneer. you will need an old bath towel and an iron with steam. but the bathtowel in how water, squeeze lightly, place on vaneer and apply hot steam iron on the towel and continuously press the steam button, this will melt the glue underneath the vaneer allowing it to come off. Be patient and lift off slowly.
George
04-30-01, 05:49 PM
I'ved used the same method, but I don't set the iron on steam. The steam generated by the hot iron on the wet towel is usually enough.
PS - this method works well IF the piece is stripped of all finish.
PPS - this is also an excellent method to remove dents in softer woods. Again, it works on RAW wood - not through a finish
PS - this method works well IF the piece is stripped of all finish.
PPS - this is also an excellent method to remove dents in softer woods. Again, it works on RAW wood - not through a finish
05-01-01, 03:56 PM
George,
thx I will go with the vinager since it works on wall paper probably in the same way. Is the thickness of say prego a good option ?? Im thinking of that due to color choices and scratch and burn resistance.
Thank you again
Gayle
thx I will go with the vinager since it works on wall paper probably in the same way. Is the thickness of say prego a good option ?? Im thinking of that due to color choices and scratch and burn resistance.
Thank you again
Gayle
George
05-01-01, 05:39 PM
Gayle:
If you're talking about the flooring, yes it would be an extremely durable table top - it's made to walk on, after all. My concern would be with finishing the edge to match the top. And of course, the tongue and groove would have to be removed along the edge.
If you're talking about the flooring, yes it would be an extremely durable table top - it's made to walk on, after all. My concern would be with finishing the edge to match the top. And of course, the tongue and groove would have to be removed along the edge.
05-02-01, 04:52 AM
George,
this is a oak table with a sunburst veneer, It does not go to the edge but to about 2 inches in , I believe it would be a straight edge or curved in this situation. Im thinking pull it up and glue the old down. Now that I know how to get the veneer up I will try it. Thanks again for your help.
Gayle
this is a oak table with a sunburst veneer, It does not go to the edge but to about 2 inches in , I believe it would be a straight edge or curved in this situation. Im thinking pull it up and glue the old down. Now that I know how to get the veneer up I will try it. Thanks again for your help.
Gayle