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Staining and finishing wood backed veneer. Staining and finishing the edge profile of wood backed veneers to match the surface veneer.
Q.How can I stain the exposed edge of the 3/64” wood backed veneer to match the color of the surface veneer? Does the paper backed veneer have less of an edge profile than the wood backed veneer? DrewA. Hi Drew,Thanks for your email. Here's what I would try: Put at least one coat of finish on the surface of the [...]
Veneering a surface with dents and dings. How to smooth out a dented surface before applying veneer. Easy way to fill a dented dented surface before veneering it.
Q. I'm veneering a table top that has dents and gouges in the surface. Is there an easy way to fill the dents and gouges in the table top before I apply the veneer?A. Get some Bondo from an automotive store. fill as needed and sand smooth. Then apply 2 or 3 coats [...]
Walnut Burl Veneer, Highly Figured Burl Eye Pattern. Matching Walnut Burl Veneer.
Q. Hi Bob Morgan. I could use your assistance. I've attached a photo of a walnut burl table used in a restaurant. I've been asked to replicate the table and I'm trying to match the walnut burl veneer. Can you supply walnut burl veneer that is as highly burled as the photo that I've attached?A. [...]
Removing and Repositiong Peel and Stick Veneer - A Good Idea?
Q. Can I remove the peel and stick veneer and re position it once it is stuck down in place?A. The peel and stick veneer will stick tenanciously, once you stick it down.I don’t recommend trying to peel the veneer up and sticking it back down. If you can cut the veneer oversized so that it overhangs the [...]
When Veneeing Narrow Edges, Consider Staining Instead
Q. I am applying a very thin strip of trim that is about an inch wide with a side depth of about 1/16”, or less. How should I veneer the 1/16" side? Could I just not veneer that edge and just stain it?A. Yes, it would be best to stain the 1/16” side.Be sure to check my videos, tutorials, [...]
Veneering Tools, Veneering Tools For Beginners, What Veneering Tools Do I Need For My First Veneering Project?
Q. What tools do I need for a beginner's veneering project?A. For most projects, you can use a sharp razor knife for cutting and trimming veneer. You can use a 1” wide wallpaper seam roller (flat, not crowned) to apply pressure all over the veneered surface to help the veneer bond.There are a myriad of other tools that can [...]
Cutting Curves On Paper Backed Veneers, How To Avoid Splintering of Wood Veneers When Cutting Curves
Q. what would be the best way to cut gradual curves in my paper backed sheet? I am concerned about splintering of the wood edge cutting on a curve.A. If you use a sharp razor knife with a new blade, you shouldn’t have any problem with splintering of the veneer.Regards,Bob Morgan, Pres.www.veneerfactoryoutletcomwww.woodveneerfactoryoutlet.com
How To Make Peel And Stick Veneer Stick Like A Gorilla
Q. How can I make the peel and stick veneer stick with the strongest bond possible?A. To make the peel and stick veneer stick like a gorilla, apply a couple of coats of contact cement to the substrate. After the contact cement is dry, stick the peel and stick veneer down onto the contact cemented surface.Regards,Bob Morgan, Pres.Veneerfactoryoutlet.comWoodveneerfactoryoutlet.com
Gluing Wood Veneer With Contact Cement. Some Finishes Can Seep Through A Paper Backed Veneer And Attack the Contact Cement, Which Can Cause The Veneer To Bubble Or Peel Up.
Q. How should I glue wood veneer with contact cement? --- I’m new to veneering. Do I put contact cement on both the substrate and the veneer and let both coats dry completely and *then* put the veneer on the surface? Or do I wait for the 2nd coat of contact cement to tack up and then apply the [...]
Flatness of Wood Backed Veneers and Paper Backed Veneers. PSA Peel And Stick Adhesive Does Not Affect The Flatness of a Wood Veneer. How to unroll and uncoil a veneer sheet that has been rolled up and boxed.
Q. Is a wood backed veneere flatter than a paper backed veneer sheet? What effect does a peel and stick PSA adhesive have on the flatness of a veneer sheet?A. The paper backed veneer sheets and wood backed veneers are generally flat and easy to work with. We roll our veneer sheets up and ship them [...]
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