How To Fix A Veneer That Is Lifting: 5 Easy Steps For Fixing A Veneer That Is Lifting


A veneer is regarded as one of the best & gracefully thin wood layers that are affixed on the surface of the wooden furniture. Due to the fact that it is the uppermost layer of the fitments, it is apparent that it will be exposed to humidity, extreme temperature, etc., which can be very harmful to the veneer as time passes. Some of the issues that you can face while dealing with veneer include lifting, breaking, cracking as well as blisters of the veneer. It is common as well as customary for veneer-finished furniture to be damaged. As far as old furniture is concerned, usually, the attachment glue becomes dry, which in turn results in blisters, lifts off of the veneer.

5 Easy Steps For Fixing A Veneer That Is Lifting

A damaged veneer is one of the most common problems that you can come across while dealing with old furniture. If you will be able to restore it properly, it will last for a longer period of time as well as look like a brand new one. As soon as you notice that the bubbling of the veneer or the edges start lifting off from the surface, flatten them by gluing if the veneer is not damaged. In order to fix a veneer that is lifting, go through the below-mentioned steps carefully & achieve the desired result of your work:
  1. Find Out The Extent Of The Veneer Damage: First of all, find out the degree or level of the damage. For adaptable veneers, repairing the veneer may not be possible. Veneers typically have a thickness betwixt 1/28th to 1/42nd of an inch which is extremely thin and delicate. In order to prevent further damage, you should take some precautionary measures. To make the veneer flexible, force moisture into it so that the veneer does not get cracked or split. Simply position a damp cloth on the damaged veneer and then heat it with the help of a hot iron machine. Move it throughout for some time and wait for the veneer to be flexible as well as damp.
  2. Clean The Veneer: Pick up the loose end of the popped veneer with utmost care using a spatula. Get rid of the dust of the dried glue from beneath the base surface as well as the backside of the veneer. With the help of a sharp knife, file, or fine-grit sandpaper, eliminate the dried glue residue in order to clean the bonding surface properly. Now, move the dust off with the help of a compressed air canister which is usually used to clean the computer keyboard. Wipe & clean both the surfaces using another damp soft cloth which is dipped in spirits. Make sure to get rid of the dust from the space betwixt the table and veneer.
  3. Laminate Or Carpenter Glue: Next, apply a thin layer of laminate or carpenters glue with the help of a palette knife or brush to both the surfaces of the table as well as veneer and dry them a little bit as per the time period recommended on the manufacturer’s instructions. Glues will help you in repositioning as they set slowly. However, if in case you use contact cement, then there is no need to wait as it bonds quickly, and so it should be applied without any error.
  4. Squeeze The Loose Veneer: Squeeze the loose, popped-up veneer with utmost care and smoothly put it into place from the side that is fixed with the table to the edge of the lifted veneer. A rolling pin or laminate roller can be used for this purpose, but use them with caution as it may scratch the surface. Remove the excess glue from the edges with the help of a cloth dampened with warm water. You may get a feeling that the glue has dried, but no need to worry, as it will stick to the surfaces properly.
  5. Wax Paper Sheet: Finally, with the help of a wax paper sheet protect the whole glued area. The shiny side of the wax paper should be facing downward. The paper should extend nearly 1 inch from the glued section as the excess glue may ooze. Now, clamp down the veneer in betwixt the pieces of wood with the help of a C-clamp. In order to hold down the veneer smoothly, take the help of an additional clamp on the wood and leave it for at least 1-2 days. After that, get rid of the clamps, rub off the extra glue with the help of a wet cloth. Lastly, wax and polish the whole veneer surface. As soon as the veneer gets dry, it will become smooth, firm, flat, and beautiful again.
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