Don't Be Afraid of Removing Veneer

Renee Sanofsky
by Renee Sanofsky
Great bones, but veneer needed to go.
Peeling veneer.
Not an easy task, but if done right veneer peels right off. The key is patience.
I have always thought the wood under veneer is beautiful.
Finished. Knobs from Hobby Lobby at half price.
So pleased with how it turned out.
Renee Sanofsky
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  • Sherrie Sherrie on Jan 04, 2020
    Can you show us the tool you use please? Many tools for scraping paint can be found. I have a few but none are multi sided. Thank you so much!

  • Nita Nita on Feb 21, 2021

    The top of a buffet had veneer, but when they removed it it’s all big chucks of wood are out. I don’t know if I can repair it or have to replace the top. Can you fix the bad top?

  • Connie Sherman Connie Sherman on Apr 07, 2022

    What color or finish did you use on the front?

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  • Imp Imp on Mar 29, 2022

    A job well done that was likely lots of work. Most people would have hauled t his item to the local landfill. I think I would have painted it "Gunmetal". Otherwise perfectly done.

  • Rose Rose on Mar 09, 2023

    I love the whole look and idea of this piece; please tell us what paint and method you used. Thankyou

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